Jason Marquis vs. Jack Niemes — Career Comparison

Jason Marquis built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Niemes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Marquis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.61 and WHIP 1.468 compared to 6 and 2.333 for Jack Niemes. By the career numbers, Jason Marquis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.