Roland Anderson vs. Chris Martin — Career Comparison

Roland Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Martin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.172 compared to 10.8 and 2.700 for Roland Anderson. By the career numbers, Chris Martin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.