Joe Horlen vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Joe Horlen 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 99). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.