Lee Viau vs. Jerome Williams — Career Comparison

Jerome Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Viau as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Viau posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 4.59 and 1.405 for Jerome Williams. By the career numbers, Lee Viau had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.