George Grant vs. Victor Schlitzer — Career Comparison

Victor Schlitzer 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. Victor Schlitzer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.238 compared to 5.65 and 1.848 for George Grant. By the career numbers, Victor Schlitzer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.