Mike Fiers vs. Jeff Gray — Career Comparison

Mike Fiers 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. Mike Fiers led in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 54), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 80), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 93). Jeff Gray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 86). Role difference aside, Mike Fiers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.