Mike Grace vs. Bert Roberge — Career Comparison

Mike Grace built a career as a starting pitcher and Bert Roberge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bert Roberge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.98 and WHIP 1.336 compared to 4.96 and 1.462 for Mike Grace. By the career numbers, Bert Roberge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.