Bob James vs. Paul Maholm — Career Comparison

Paul Maholm 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 84), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 96). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.