Bradley Blalock vs. Connie Grob — Career Comparison

Bradley Blalock 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. Connie Grob posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.83 and WHIP 1.866 compared to 8.16 and 1.836 for Bradley Blalock. By the career numbers, Connie Grob had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.