Bob James vs. Lynn McGlothen — Career Comparison

Lynn McGlothen 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 run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 103). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.