Bob James vs. Kirk McCaskill — Career Comparison

Kirk McCaskill 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 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 98). Kirk McCaskill held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 113). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.