Greg Brummett vs. Terry Ley — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Terry Ley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Terry Ley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5 and WHIP 2.222 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Terry Ley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.