Bob Lawrence vs. Corbin Martin — Career Comparison

Corbin Martin built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lawrence as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Corbin Martin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.54 and WHIP 1.850 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Bob Lawrence. By the career numbers, Corbin Martin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.