Jon Duplantier vs. Chick Holmes — Career Comparison

Jon Duplantier 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. Jon Duplantier posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.7 and WHIP 1.711 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Chick Holmes. By the career numbers, Jon Duplantier had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.