Chris Batton vs. Eric Stout — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Stout as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Stout posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.3 and WHIP 2.068 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Eric Stout had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.