Mark Lemongello vs. Tom Martin — Career Comparison

Mark Lemongello built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Martin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 162 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 102). Mark Lemongello held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 98). Role difference aside, Tom Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.