Chris Hammond vs. Isidro Marquez — Career Comparison

Chris Hammond built a career as a starting pitcher and Isidro Marquez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Hammond posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.408 compared to 6.75 and 1.650 for Isidro Marquez. By the career numbers, Chris Hammond had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.