George Bell vs. Connie Grob — Career Comparison

George Bell built a career as a starting pitcher and Connie Grob as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Bell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.211 compared to 7.83 and 1.866 for Connie Grob. By the career numbers, George Bell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.