Hank Gastright vs. Sidney Williams — Career Comparison

Sidney Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Hank Gastright as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hank Gastright posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.476 compared to 4.28 and 1.610 for Sidney Williams. By the career numbers, Hank Gastright had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.