Jason Grilli vs. Don Gross — Career Comparison

Don Gross built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Grilli as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Gross posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.73 and WHIP 1.337 compared to 4.22 and 1.405 for Jason Grilli. By the career numbers, Don Gross had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.