Brent Gaff vs. Lefty Williams — Career Comparison

Lefty Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Brent Gaff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brent Gaff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.06 and WHIP 1.544 compared to 4.41 and 1.319 for Lefty Williams. By the career numbers, Brent Gaff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.