Kurt Birkins vs. Cristhian Martinez — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cristhian Martinez posted a stronger line than Kurt Birkins. Cristhian Martinez posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.02 vs 5.85) and WHIP (1.243 vs 1.553). By the career numbers, Cristhian Martinez had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.