A. J. Griffin vs. Robert Ray — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, A. J. Griffin and Robert Ray are fairly close on the surface numbers. Robert Ray posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.34) and home runs allowed (1.29 per nine innings vs 1.77). A. J. Griffin had the advantage in WHIP (1.226 vs 1.357). By the career numbers, Robert Ray had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.