Jim Beattie vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Jim Beattie built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 108), and home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 138). Jim Beattie held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Davis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.