Chris Batton vs. Sarge Connally — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Sarge Connally as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sarge Connally posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.3 and WHIP 1.562 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Sarge Connally had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.