Ed Halicki vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Ed Halicki 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. Ed Halicki led in home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 113), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 110), and strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 121). Bob James held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ed Halicki.