Bob Friend vs. Jeff Gray — Career Comparison

Bob Friend 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. Bob Friend led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 93), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 62 vs 54). Jeff Gray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 95). Role difference aside, Bob Friend holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.