Javier Assad vs. Chris Martin — Career Comparison

Javier Assad built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Martin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 361 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 98), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 94). Javier Assad held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 131 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Martin.