Greg Brummett vs. Ted Odenwald — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Odenwald as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Odenwald posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.34 and WHIP 1.607 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Ted Odenwald had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.