Eddie Plank vs. William Woods — Career Comparison

Eddie Plank 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 2.35 and 1.119 for Eddie Plank. By the career numbers, William Woods had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.