Bob Botz vs. Miguel Jimenez — Career Comparison

Miguel Jimenez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Botz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Botz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.43 and WHIP 1.302 compared to 5.9 and 1.885 for Miguel Jimenez. By the career numbers, Bob Botz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.