Marty Janzen vs. Gary Neibauer — Career Comparison

Marty Janzen built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Neibauer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Neibauer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.78 and WHIP 1.527 compared to 6.39 and 1.743 for Marty Janzen. By the career numbers, Gary Neibauer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.