Lou Grasmick vs. Bill Perrin — Career Comparison

Bill Perrin built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Grasmick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou Grasmick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.2 and WHIP 2.200 compared to 14.4 and 3.000 for Bill Perrin. By the career numbers, Lou Grasmick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.