Pedro Martinez vs. Tony Peña — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Peña 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 87), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 108). Tony Peña held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.