Chris Batton vs. Anthony Castro — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Castro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Castro posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.641 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Anthony Castro had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.