Steve Avery vs. Damaso Marte — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Damaso Marte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Damaso Marte led in strikeout rate (K%+ 133 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 99), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 101). Steve Avery held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 89). Role difference aside, Damaso Marte holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.