Cristhian Martinez vs. Jose Mercedes — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Cristhian Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cristhian Martinez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 99), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 82). Jose Mercedes held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cristhian Martinez.