Pedro Martinez vs. Bobby Parnell — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Parnell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Parnell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 251 vs 102), walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 113). Pedro Martinez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 103). Role difference aside, Bobby Parnell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.