Bullet Campbell vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Bullet Campbell 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.8 and WHIP 1.371 compared to 4.63 and 1.353 for Bullet Campbell. By the career numbers, Bob James had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.