Jeff Gray vs. Bob Shirley — Career Comparison

Bob Shirley built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Gray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Gray led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 130 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 96). Role difference aside, Jeff Gray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.