George Grant vs. Jim Pittsley — Career Comparison

Jim Pittsley 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. George Grant posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.65 and WHIP 1.848 compared to 6.02 and 1.715 for Jim Pittsley. By the career numbers, George Grant had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.