Jo-Jo Reyes vs. Dave Williams — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.3 and WHIP 1.768 compared to 6.06 and 1.665 for Jo-Jo Reyes. By the career numbers, Dave Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.