Ray Jarvis vs. Frank Wills — Career Comparison

Ray Jarvis built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Wills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Jarvis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.64 and WHIP 1.556 compared to 5.06 and 1.501 for Frank Wills. By the career numbers, Ray Jarvis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.