Connie Grob vs. Charlie Young — Career Comparison

Charlie Young built a career as a starting pitcher and Connie Grob as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Young posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.91 and WHIP 1.714 compared to 7.83 and 1.866 for Connie Grob. By the career numbers, Charlie Young had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.