Jim Holloway vs. Michael Plassmeyer — Career Comparison

Michael Plassmeyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Holloway as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Plassmeyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.82 and WHIP 1.636 compared to 13.5 and 3.214 for Jim Holloway. By the career numbers, Michael Plassmeyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.