Buzz Capra vs. Mutt Williams — Career Comparison

Buzz Capra built a career as a starting pitcher and Mutt Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Buzz Capra posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.413 compared to 4.91 and 1.364 for Mutt Williams. By the career numbers, Buzz Capra had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.