Javier Assad vs. Tom Martin — Career Comparison

Javier Assad built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Martin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 162 vs 111), walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 98). Javier Assad held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 131 vs 129). Role difference aside, Tom Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.