Daniel Cabrera vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Daniel Cabrera built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob James as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob James led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 95). Daniel Cabrera held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 113). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.