Burleigh Grimes vs. Ramon Hernandez — Career Comparison

Burleigh Grimes built a career as a starting pitcher and Ramon Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ramon Hernandez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.03 and WHIP 1.338 compared to 3.53 and 1.365 for Burleigh Grimes. By the career numbers, Ramon Hernandez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.