Steve Avery vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Martinez led in run prevention (ERA+ 158 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 136 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 100). Steve Avery held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 81). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.