Pedro Martinez vs. Vinnie Pestano — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Vinnie Pestano 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 136), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 101). Vinnie Pestano held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.