Ernie Groth vs. Sparrow Morton — Career Comparison

Ernie Groth built a career as a starting pitcher and Sparrow Morton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sparrow Morton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.29 and WHIP 1.588 compared to 5.63 and 1.750 for Ernie Groth. By the career numbers, Sparrow Morton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.