Greg Brummett vs. Ernie Johnson — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernie Johnson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernie Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.458 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Ernie Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.