Pedro Martinez vs. Fernando Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Rodriguez 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 114), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 89). Fernando Rodriguez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 102). Role difference aside, Pedro Martinez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.