August Williams vs. James York — Career Comparison

James York built a career as a starting pitcher and August Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James York posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.34 and WHIP 1.751 compared to 7.5 and 2.083 for August Williams. By the career numbers, James York had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.