Antonio Ruiz vs. Shad Williams — Career Comparison

Antonio Ruiz built a career as a starting pitcher and Shad Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Antonio Ruiz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.27 and WHIP 1.453 compared to 8.59 and 2.352 for Shad Williams. By the career numbers, Antonio Ruiz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.