Steve Avery vs. Freddie Martinez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Avery and Freddie Martinez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Avery had the edge in ERA (4.19 vs 4.46). By the career numbers, Steve Avery had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.