Mario Hollands vs. Mike Parrott — Career Comparison

Mike Parrott built a career as a starting pitcher and Mario Hollands as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mario Hollands posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.447 compared to 4.87 and 1.620 for Mike Parrott. By the career numbers, Mario Hollands had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.