Shang Johnson vs. Cristhian Martinez — Career Comparison

Shang Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Cristhian Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cristhian Martinez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.243 compared to 4.18 and 1.347 for Shang Johnson. By the career numbers, Cristhian Martinez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.