David Aardsma vs. Al Hollingsworth — Career Comparison

Al Hollingsworth built a career as a starting pitcher and David Aardsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Hollingsworth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.99 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 4.27 and 1.487 for David Aardsma. By the career numbers, Al Hollingsworth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.