Greg Brummett vs. Marty Decker — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Marty Decker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Decker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.08 and WHIP 0.923 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Marty Decker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.