Seth Lugo vs. Seth Martinez — Career Comparison

Seth Lugo built a career as a starting pitcher and Seth Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Seth Lugo led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 104), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 97), and home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 108). Seth Martinez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 121). Role difference aside, Seth Lugo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.