Rafael Martin vs. Tommy Thompson — Career Comparison

Tommy Thompson built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rafael Martin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.125 compared to 6.06 and 1.714 for Tommy Thompson. By the career numbers, Rafael Martin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.