Pedro Martinez vs. Caleb Thielbar — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Thielbar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Caleb Thielbar led in run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 109), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 102), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 105). Pedro Martinez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 104). Role difference aside, Caleb Thielbar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.