Mike Balas vs. Dan Griner — Career Comparison

Dan Griner built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Balas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Griner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.339 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Dan Griner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.