Bob James vs. Johnny Markham — Career Comparison

Johnny Markham 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. Johnny Markham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.277 compared to 3.8 and 1.371 for Bob James. By the career numbers, Johnny Markham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.