Julian Aguiar vs. Rick Grapenthin — Career Comparison

Julian Aguiar built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Grapenthin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Julian Aguiar posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.25 and WHIP 1.358 compared to 6.35 and 1.588 for Rick Grapenthin. By the career numbers, Julian Aguiar had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.