Ezequiel Astacio vs. Rick Grapenthin — Career Comparison

Ezequiel Astacio 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. Ezequiel Astacio posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.02 and WHIP 1.650 compared to 6.35 and 1.588 for Rick Grapenthin. By the career numbers, Ezequiel Astacio had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.