Jim Farr vs. Chris Holt — Career Comparison

Chris Holt built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Farr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Farr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.5 and WHIP 1.611 compared to 4.76 and 1.519 for Chris Holt. By the career numbers, Jim Farr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.