Jason Beverlin vs. Ed Mars — Career Comparison

Jason Beverlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Mars as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Mars posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.67 and WHIP 1.492 compared to 8.69 and 1.831 for Jason Beverlin. By the career numbers, Ed Mars had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.