Pedro Martinez vs. Ricardo Rincon — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricardo Rincon 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 103), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 100). Ricardo Rincon held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.