Rick James vs. Chris Resop — Career Comparison

Rick James built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Resop as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Resop posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.62 and WHIP 1.623 compared to 13.5 and 2.357 for Rick James. By the career numbers, Chris Resop had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.