Marty Griffin vs. Garland Kiser — Career Comparison

Marty Griffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Garland Kiser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Griffin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.566 compared to 9.64 and 2.357 for Garland Kiser. By the career numbers, Marty Griffin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.