Chick Holmes vs. Al Johnson — Career Comparison

Al Johnson 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. Al Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.48 and WHIP 2.100 compared to 13.5 and 2.500 for Chick Holmes. By the career numbers, Al Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.