Chris Batton vs. Andy Cook — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Andy Cook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Cook posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Andy Cook had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.