Greg Brummett vs. Frank Linzy — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Linzy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Linzy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Frank Linzy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.