Bob Apodaca vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 109), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 102), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 105). Pedro Martinez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Apodaca.