Chris Britton vs. Slim Jones — Career Comparison

Slim Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Britton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Slim Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.48 and WHIP 1.190 compared to 3.83 and 1.332 for Chris Britton. By the career numbers, Slim Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.