Aaron Laffey vs. Chris Martin — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Martin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 361 vs 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 63). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 105). Role difference aside, Chris Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.