Chick Holmes vs. George Jefferson — Career Comparison

George Jefferson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chick Holmes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Jefferson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 1.287 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Chick Holmes. By the career numbers, George Jefferson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.