Bill Holland vs. Chang-Yong Lim — Career Comparison

Bill Holland built a career as a starting pitcher and Chang-Yong Lim 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 5.4 and 2.800 for Chang-Yong Lim. By the career numbers, Bill Holland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.