Pedro Martinez vs. Dave Tomlin — Career Comparison

Pedro Martinez built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Tomlin 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 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 107). Dave Tomlin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Martinez.