Garland Kiser vs. Renie Martin — Career Comparison

Renie Martin built a career as a starting pitcher and Garland Kiser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Renie Martin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.27 and WHIP 1.572 compared to 9.64 and 2.357 for Garland Kiser. By the career numbers, Renie Martin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.