Ted Abernathy vs. Don Williams — Career Comparison

Ted Abernathy built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.38 and WHIP 3.231 compared to 11.07 and 2.361 for Ted Abernathy. By the career numbers, Don Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.