Jeff Gray vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha 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. Michael Wacha led in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 54), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 78). Jeff Gray held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 94). Role difference aside, Michael Wacha holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.