Tom Griffin vs. Joe Kohlman — Career Comparison

Tom Griffin built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Kohlman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Griffin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.27 and 1.500 for Joe Kohlman. By the career numbers, Tom Griffin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.