Pedro Martinez vs. John Riedling — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and John Riedling 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 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 96). John Riedling held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 165 vs 102). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.