Stephen Fife vs. Jeff Gray — Career Comparison

Stephen Fife 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. Stephen Fife posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.495 compared to 4.99 and 1.536 for Jeff Gray. By the career numbers, Stephen Fife had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.