Eric Ludwick vs. Tom Martin — Career Comparison

Eric Ludwick built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Martin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.92 and WHIP 1.582 compared to 8.35 and 2.018 for Eric Ludwick. By the career numbers, Tom Martin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.