Rick James vs. Owen White — Career Comparison

Rick James built a career as a starting pitcher and Owen White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Owen White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 12.86 and WHIP 2.429 compared to 13.5 and 2.357 for Rick James. By the career numbers, Owen White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.