Chris Batton vs. Bryan Clark — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Clark as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Clark posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.575 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Bryan Clark had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.