Brett Martin vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon 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 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 143 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 79). Role difference aside, Brett Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.