Johnson Fry vs. Marty Griffin — Career Comparison

Marty Griffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Johnson Fry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Griffin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.566 compared to 12.27 and 2.727 for Johnson Fry. By the career numbers, Marty Griffin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.