Pat Griffin vs. Charlie Vaughan — Career Comparison

Charlie Vaughan built a career as a starting pitcher and Pat Griffin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Vaughan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.875 compared to 9 and 5.000 for Pat Griffin. By the career numbers, Charlie Vaughan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.