Zeb Eaton vs. Luis Martinez — Career Comparison

Luis Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Zeb Eaton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zeb Eaton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.43 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 9.92 and 2.571 for Luis Martinez. By the career numbers, Zeb Eaton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.