Chris Batton vs. Al Clauss — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Clauss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Clauss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.725 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Al Clauss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.