Casey Janssen vs. Ramon Martinez — Career Comparison

Ramon Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Janssen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ramon Martinez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 76), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 87). Casey Janssen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 76). Role difference aside, Ramon Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.