Chris Batton vs. Larry Casian — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Casian as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Casian posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.56 and WHIP 1.583 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Larry Casian had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.