Bob Dresser vs. Bill James — Career Comparison

Bill James built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Dresser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Dresser posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 3.2 and 1.431 for Bill James. By the career numbers, Bob Dresser had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.