J. J. Putz vs. Bugs Raymond — Career Comparison

Bugs Raymond built a career as a starting pitcher and J. J. Putz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bugs Raymond posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.49 and WHIP 1.177 compared to 3.08 and 1.184 for J. J. Putz. By the career numbers, Bugs Raymond had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.