Don Carman vs. Cristhian Martinez — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Cristhian Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cristhian Martinez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 87). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 92). Role difference aside, Cristhian Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.