Pedro Martinez vs. Ryan Pressly — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Pressly 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 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 100). Ryan Pressly held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.