Bob James vs. Sam Marsonek — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob James and Sam Marsonek are fairly close on the surface numbers. Sam Marsonek posted stronger numbers in ERA (0 vs 3.8) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.86). Bob James had the advantage in WHIP (1.371 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Sam Marsonek had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.