Pedro Martinez vs. Bob Patterson — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Patterson 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 109), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 99). Bob Patterson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 105). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.