Seth Martinez vs. Mike Witt — Career Comparison

Mike Witt built a career as a starting pitcher and Seth Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Witt led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 97), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 104). Seth Martinez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Witt.