Hal Deviney vs. Rogelio Martinez — Career Comparison

Rogelio Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Deviney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hal Deviney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 15 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 27 and 4.500 for Rogelio Martinez. By the career numbers, Hal Deviney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.