Jim Owens vs. Rich Rodas — Career Comparison

Jim Owens built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Rodas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Rodas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 4.31 and 1.489 for Jim Owens. By the career numbers, Rich Rodas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.