Greg Brummett vs. Addison Reed — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Addison Reed as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Addison Reed posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.53 and WHIP 1.243 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Addison Reed had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.