Rick Grapenthin vs. Ron Moeller — Career Comparison

Ron Moeller 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. Ron Moeller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.78 and WHIP 1.795 compared to 6.35 and 1.588 for Rick Grapenthin. By the career numbers, Ron Moeller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.