Rick Grapenthin vs. Tee Mitchell — Career Comparison

Tee Mitchell built a career as a starting pitcher and Rick Grapenthin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tee Mitchell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.697 compared to 6.35 and 1.588 for Rick Grapenthin. By the career numbers, Tee Mitchell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.