Matt Harrison vs. Don Williams — Career Comparison

Matt Harrison built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Harrison posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.21 and WHIP 1.415 compared to 10.38 and 3.231 for Don Williams. By the career numbers, Matt Harrison had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.