Charles Dougherty vs. Randy Williams — Career Comparison

Charles Dougherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charles Dougherty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.86 and WHIP 1.155 compared to 5.82 and 2.024 for Randy Williams. By the career numbers, Charles Dougherty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.