James Paxton vs. Ricky Pickett — Career Comparison

James Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricky Pickett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Paxton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.257 compared to 81 and 10.500 for Ricky Pickett. By the career numbers, James Paxton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.