Manny Aybar vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Aybar 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 95). Manny Aybar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.