Pedro Martinez vs. Joely Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Joely 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 103), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 96). Joely Rodriguez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.