Grant Hartwig vs. Lance Lynn — Career Comparison

Lance Lynn built a career as a starting pitcher and Grant Hartwig as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance Lynn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.74 and WHIP 1.286 compared to 5.14 and 1.429 for Grant Hartwig. By the career numbers, Lance Lynn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.