Jason Anderson vs. Morris Williams — Career Comparison

Morris Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Morris Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.89 and WHIP 1.641 compared to 6.39 and 1.974 for Jason Anderson. By the career numbers, Morris Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.