Steve Gajkowski vs. Beiker Graterol — Career Comparison

Beiker Graterol built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Gajkowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Gajkowski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.27 and WHIP 2.077 compared to 15.75 and 2.250 for Beiker Graterol. By the career numbers, Steve Gajkowski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.