Al Grabowski vs. Jim Sullivan — Career Comparison

Al Grabowski built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Sullivan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Grabowski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.420 compared to 4.5 and 1.541 for Jim Sullivan. By the career numbers, Al Grabowski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.