Mike Clevinger vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Mike Clevinger 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. Mike Clevinger led in home run suppression (HR9+ 136 vs 113), run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 124 vs 110). Bob James held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Clevinger.