Chris Batton vs. Jimmy Journell — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Journell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Journell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.43 and WHIP 2.400 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Jimmy Journell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.