Beiker Graterol vs. Irv Medlinger — Career Comparison

Beiker Graterol built a career as a starting pitcher and Irv Medlinger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Irv Medlinger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 13.83 and WHIP 2.634 compared to 15.75 and 2.250 for Beiker Graterol. By the career numbers, Irv Medlinger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.