Mike Kume vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

Mike Kume built a career as a starting pitcher and Shad Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Kume posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.99 and WHIP 2.113 compared to 8.59 and 2.352 for Shad Williams. By the career numbers, Mike Kume had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.