Jeff Gray vs. Johnny Werts — Career Comparison

Johnny Werts 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.167 compared to 4.29 and 1.511 for Johnny Werts. By the career numbers, Jeff Gray had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.