Martin Glendon vs. AJ Smith-Shawver — Career Comparison

AJ Smith-Shawver built a career as a starting pitcher and Martin Glendon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Martin Glendon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.05 and WHIP 1.174 compared to 3.77 and 1.297 for AJ Smith-Shawver. By the career numbers, Martin Glendon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.