Darin Downs vs. Randy Martz — Career Comparison

Randy Martz built a career as a starting pitcher and Darin Downs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Martz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.78 and WHIP 1.369 compared to 4.76 and 1.401 for Darin Downs. By the career numbers, Randy Martz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.