Reid Cornelius vs. Tom Martin — Career Comparison

Reid Cornelius built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Reid Cornelius posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.91 and WHIP 1.521 compared to 4.92 and 1.582 for Tom Martin. By the career numbers, Reid Cornelius had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.