Edgar Gonzalez vs. Randy Williams — Career Comparison

Edgar Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.82 and WHIP 2.024 compared to 5.92 and 1.606 for Edgar Gonzalez. By the career numbers, Randy Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.