Chris Batton vs. Jason Jimenez — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Jimenez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Jimenez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.36 and WHIP 1.909 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Jason Jimenez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.