Bob Gibson vs. Al Hollingsworth — Career Comparison

Al Hollingsworth built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Gibson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Hollingsworth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.99 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 4.24 and 1.539 for Bob Gibson. By the career numbers, Al Hollingsworth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.