Jeff Gray vs. Dave Stieb — Career Comparison

Dave Stieb 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 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 130 vs 99). Dave Stieb held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 111). Role difference aside, Jeff Gray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.