Tom Dukes vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Dukes 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 116), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 89). Tom Dukes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 105). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.