Bill Holland vs. Bailey Horn — Career Comparison

Bill Holland built a career as a starting pitcher and Bailey Horn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Holland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.13 and WHIP 1.344 compared to 4.6 and 1.773 for Bailey Horn. By the career numbers, Bill Holland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.