Ross Detwiler vs. Seth Martinez — Career Comparison

Ross Detwiler built a career as a starting pitcher and Seth Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Seth Martinez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.319 compared to 4.56 and 1.483 for Ross Detwiler. By the career numbers, Seth Martinez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.