William Davis vs. Chick Holmes — Career Comparison

William Davis 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 40.5 and 6.000 for William Davis. By the career numbers, Chick Holmes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.