Cody Bradford vs. Ross Grimsley — Career Comparison

Cody Bradford built a career as a starting pitcher and Ross Grimsley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ross Grimsley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.571 compared to 4.28 and 1.096 for Cody Bradford. By the career numbers, Ross Grimsley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.