Pedro Martinez vs. Mike Timlin — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Timlin 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 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 81). Mike Timlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 155 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.