Rick Grapenthin vs. Andrew Moore — Career Comparison

Andrew Moore 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. Andrew Moore posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.51 and WHIP 1.178 compared to 6.35 and 1.588 for Rick Grapenthin. By the career numbers, Andrew Moore had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.