Ken Giles vs. Vean Gregg — Career Comparison

Vean Gregg built a career as a starting pitcher and Ken Giles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vean Gregg posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.286 compared to 2.71 and 1.131 for Ken Giles. By the career numbers, Vean Gregg had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.