Brett Martin vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Brett Martin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Martin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 143 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 93). Scott Olsen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 79). Role difference aside, Brett Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.