In the case that I am referring to, we are talking about players in the same league against the same competition. I guess the word "better" needs to be defined.
Is better, the right handed pitcher who throws in the low 80's, can spot his breaking ball, was undefeated in the regular season, won two playoff games, was the number one pitcher on a final four state playoff team, and most of his starts were complete games? This pitcher was also named the area's player of the year.
Or is better, a sub .500 pitcher who never threw a complete game, never won a playoff game, had a poor walks to innings pitched ratio, and was eratic with his breaking ball? By the way, this kid consistently throws over 90mph.
As I am sure that you alreay guessed, the first pitcher is pitching on a state junior college team. The second pitcher had several D1 offers and is playing on a D1 team with a 90% scholarship at a private school.