Tommy Hanson vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Tommy Hanson 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 led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 109), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 113). Tommy Hanson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob James.