Nick Avila vs. Michael Grove — Career Comparison

Michael Grove built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Avila as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Grove posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.48 and WHIP 1.386 compared to 8.49 and 1.714 for Nick Avila. By the career numbers, Michael Grove had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.