Tom Grubbs vs. Ian Krol — Career Comparison

Tom Grubbs built a career as a starting pitcher and Ian Krol as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ian Krol posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.49 and WHIP 1.529 compared to 7.2 and 1.800 for Tom Grubbs. By the career numbers, Ian Krol had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.