John Frill vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

John Frill built a career as a starting pitcher and Shad Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Frill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.85 and WHIP 1.433 compared to 8.59 and 2.352 for Shad Williams. By the career numbers, John Frill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.