Bob Griffith vs. Juan Perez — Career Comparison

Bob Griffith built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Perez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Juan Perez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.25 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 4.76 and 1.472 for Bob Griffith. By the career numbers, Juan Perez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.