Marv Grissom vs. Colby Lewis — Career Comparison

Colby Lewis built a career as a starting pitcher and Marv Grissom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marv Grissom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.41 and WHIP 1.401 compared to 4.7 and 1.355 for Colby Lewis. By the career numbers, Marv Grissom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.