Justin Anderson vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Anderson 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 63), strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 111), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 90). Justin Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 102). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.