Tom Ford vs. John Wilson — Career Comparison

John Wilson built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Ford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.45 and WHIP 1.846 compared to 4.94 and 2.059 for Tom Ford. By the career numbers, John Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.