Vean Gregg vs. Bob Thorpe — Career Comparison

Vean Gregg built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Thorpe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vean Gregg posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.286 compared to 3 and 1.333 for Bob Thorpe. By the career numbers, Vean Gregg had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.