Pedro Martinez vs. Chad Qualls — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Qualls 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 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 96). Chad Qualls held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 135 vs 105). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.