Felix Doubront vs. Jay Marshall — Career Comparison

Felix Doubront built a career as a starting pitcher and Jay Marshall as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Felix Doubront posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.89 and WHIP 1.480 compared to 7.66 and 1.845 for Jay Marshall. By the career numbers, Felix Doubront had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.