William Brennan vs. Pat Griffin — Career Comparison

William Brennan built a career as a starting pitcher and Pat Griffin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. William Brennan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.18 and WHIP 1.849 compared to 9 and 5.000 for Pat Griffin. By the career numbers, William Brennan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.