Jim Roberts vs. Leon Williams — Career Comparison

Jim Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Leon Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Leon Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.160 compared to 7.18 and 1.899 for Jim Roberts. By the career numbers, Leon Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.