Bob James vs. Ralph Moore — Career Comparison

Ralph Moore 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.8 and WHIP 1.371 compared to 4.32 and 1.560 for Ralph Moore. By the career numbers, Bob James had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.