Justin Martinez vs. Ramon Ramirez — Career Comparison

Ramon Ramirez built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ramon Ramirez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.97 and WHIP 1.017 compared to 3.77 and 1.490 for Justin Martinez. By the career numbers, Ramon Ramirez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.