Pedro Martinez vs. Travis Phelps — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Phelps 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 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 118), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 93). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.