Javier Martinez vs. Albert Stephens — Career Comparison

Albert Stephens built a career as a starting pitcher and Javier Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Javier Martinez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.83 and WHIP 1.805 compared to 6.86 and 1.525 for Albert Stephens. By the career numbers, Javier Martinez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.