Josh Taylor vs. Chris Waters — Career Comparison

Chris Waters built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Taylor posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.35 and WHIP 1.433 compared to 5.07 and 1.480 for Chris Waters. By the career numbers, Josh Taylor had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.