Dave Goltz vs. Kyle Martin — Career Comparison

Dave Goltz built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Goltz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.362 compared to 3.86 and 1.714 for Kyle Martin. By the career numbers, Dave Goltz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.