Cy Acosta vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Cy Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Martinez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 101). Cy Acosta held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.