Dean Deetz vs. Michael Fulmer — Career Comparison

Michael Fulmer built a career as a starting pitcher and Dean Deetz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Fulmer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.95 and WHIP 1.282 compared to 5.4 and 1.500 for Dean Deetz. By the career numbers, Michael Fulmer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.