Jeff Gray vs. Mark Thurmond — Career Comparison

Mark Thurmond 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 112), strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 64), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 130 vs 94). Mark Thurmond held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 111). Role difference aside, Jeff Gray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.