Jeff Gray vs. Ed Whitson — Career Comparison

Ed Whitson 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 93), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 130 vs 87). Role difference aside, Jeff Gray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.