Tippy Martinez vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Tippy Martinez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 113), walk avoidance (BB%+ 78 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 96). Tippy Martinez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.