Grant Holmes vs. Frank Williams — Career Comparison

Grant Holmes built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.452 compared to 3.83 and 1.298 for Grant Holmes. By the career numbers, Frank Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.