Howard Ross vs. George Williams — Career Comparison

Howard Ross built a career as a starting pitcher and George Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.250 compared to 5.84 and 1.587 for Howard Ross. By the career numbers, George Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.