Greg Brummett vs. Jesse Orosco — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Jesse Orosco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Orosco posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.16 and WHIP 1.329 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Jesse Orosco had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.