Carlos Ramirez vs. David Watson — Career Comparison

David Watson built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Ramirez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Ramirez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.88 and WHIP 0.840 compared to 4.7 and 2.087 for David Watson. By the career numbers, Carlos Ramirez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.