Bob James vs. Shane McClanahan — Career Comparison

Shane McClanahan 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. Shane McClanahan led in run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 111), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 110), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 121). Bob James held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 107). Role difference aside, Shane McClanahan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.