Josh Butler vs. Fred Klages — Career Comparison

Fred Klages built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Butler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Klages posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.28 and WHIP 1.260 compared to 9 and 3.250 for Josh Butler. By the career numbers, Fred Klages had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.