Bob Griffith vs. Ron Perranoski — Career Comparison

Bob Griffith built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Perranoski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Perranoski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.79 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 4.76 and 1.472 for Bob Griffith. By the career numbers, Ron Perranoski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.