Bob James vs. Cliff Young — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob James posted a stronger line than Cliff Young. Bob James posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.8 vs 4.25) and WHIP (1.371 vs 1.514). By the career numbers, Bob James had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.