Chris Batton vs. Walt Justis — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Walt Justis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walt Justis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.1 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Walt Justis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.