Lynn Brenton vs. Paul Gibson — Career Comparison

Lynn Brenton built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Gibson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lynn Brenton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.97 and WHIP 1.538 compared to 9 and 3.000 for Paul Gibson. By the career numbers, Lynn Brenton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.