Willie Fraser vs. Pedro Martinez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie Fraser 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 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 98). Willie Fraser held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 105). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.