Bob James vs. John Montefusco — Career Comparison

John Montefusco 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 106), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 96). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.