Chris Capuano vs. Mutt Williams — Career Comparison

Chris Capuano 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. Chris Capuano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.384 compared to 4.91 and 1.364 for Mutt Williams. By the career numbers, Chris Capuano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.