Charlie Devens vs. Chick Holmes — Career Comparison

Charlie Devens 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. Charlie Devens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.73 and WHIP 1.659 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Chick Holmes. By the career numbers, Charlie Devens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.