Delvin James vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Delvin James built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Wagner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 6.55 and 1.631 for Delvin James. By the career numbers, Gary Wagner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.