Hal Trosky Jr. vs. Matt Williams — Career Comparison

Matt Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Trosky Jr. as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Williams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.29 and WHIP 1.471 compared to 6 and 2.333 for Hal Trosky Jr.. By the career numbers, Matt Williams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.