Chris Martin vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen 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 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 84). Scott Olsen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 102). Role difference aside, Chris Martin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.