Pedro Martinez vs. Jose Parra — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Parra 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 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 64), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 74). Jose Parra held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 105). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.