Alan Foster vs. Jeff Gray — Career Comparison

Alan Foster 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. Alan Foster led in strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 54), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 78). Jeff Gray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 86). Role difference aside, Alan Foster holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.