Cory Gearrin vs. Ed Wright — Career Comparison

Ed Wright built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Gearrin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Gearrin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.61 and WHIP 1.359 compared to 4 and 1.438 for Ed Wright. By the career numbers, Cory Gearrin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.