Ben McDonald vs. William Woods — Career Comparison

Ben McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and William Woods as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. William Woods posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 3.91 and 1.271 for Ben McDonald. By the career numbers, William Woods had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.