Brian Bass vs. Jason Young — Career Comparison

Jason Young built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bass as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Bass posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.689 compared to 9.71 and 2.157 for Jason Young. By the career numbers, Brian Bass had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.