Frank Herrmann vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

The numbers give Bob James a clear advantage over Frank Herrmann across the core pitching metrics. Bob James led in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 69), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 88). Frank Herrmann held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 118). Bob James was the better reliever — the numbers make that case clearly.