Chris Batton vs. Bill Clarkson — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Clarkson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Clarkson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.44 and WHIP 1.866 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Bill Clarkson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.