Tom Martin vs. Danny McClellan — Career Comparison

Danny McClellan 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. Danny McClellan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.89 and WHIP 1.184 compared to 4.92 and 1.582 for Tom Martin. By the career numbers, Danny McClellan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.