Jay Dahl vs. Chick Holmes — Career Comparison

Jay Dahl built a career as a starting pitcher and Chick Holmes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chick Holmes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 13.5 and WHIP 2.500 compared to 16.88 and 2.625 for Jay Dahl. By the career numbers, Chick Holmes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.