Sammy Ellis vs. Jeff Gray — Career Comparison

Sammy Ellis built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Gray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sammy Ellis led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 54), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 80). Jeff Gray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sammy Ellis.