Rafael Cruz vs. Leon Williams — Career Comparison

Rafael Cruz built a career as a starting pitcher and Leon Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rafael Cruz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.06 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 5.4 and 2.160 for Leon Williams. By the career numbers, Rafael Cruz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.