Casey Coleman vs. Mul Holland — Career Comparison

Casey Coleman built a career as a starting pitcher and Mul Holland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Coleman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.72 and WHIP 1.717 compared to 6.26 and 1.348 for Mul Holland. By the career numbers, Casey Coleman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.