Tom Glavine vs. Jim Otten — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Otten as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Glavine led in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 63), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 90). Jim Otten held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tom Glavine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.