George Grant vs. Howie Krist — Career Comparison

Howie Krist built a career as a starting pitcher and George Grant as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howie Krist posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.274 compared to 5.65 and 1.848 for George Grant. By the career numbers, Howie Krist had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.