Bernie Boland vs. Kelvin Marte — Career Comparison

Bernie Boland built a career as a starting pitcher and Kelvin Marte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kelvin Marte posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.100 compared to 3.25 and 1.278 for Bernie Boland. By the career numbers, Kelvin Marte had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.