Rick Aguilera vs. Emerson Gray — Career Comparison

Emerson Gray built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Aguilera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Aguilera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.57 and WHIP 1.259 compared to 4.5 and 1.500 for Emerson Gray. By the career numbers, Rick Aguilera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.