Pedro Martinez vs. Chris Ray — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Ray 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 109), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 87). Chris Ray held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 109). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.