Pedro Martinez vs. David Pauley — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and David Pauley 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 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 102). David Pauley held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.