Greg Brummett vs. Tim Drummond — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Drummond as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Drummond posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.535 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Tim Drummond had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.