Chris Martin vs. Tom Sturdivant — Career Comparison

Tom Sturdivant 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 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 101), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 105). Tom Sturdivant held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Martin.