Al Holland vs. Percy Jones — Career Comparison

Percy Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Holland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Holland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.98 and WHIP 1.291 compared to 4.34 and 1.590 for Percy Jones. By the career numbers, Al Holland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.