Pedro Martinez vs. Lance Painter — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance Painter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Martinez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 85). Lance Painter held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 105). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.