Roger Clemens vs Pedro Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez are close to even, splitting the 8 scored categories on this page 4–4 (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Roger Clemens played 1984–2007 as a pitcher; Pedro Martinez played 1992–2009 as a pitcher.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
Roger Clemens (1984–2007) and Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1990s respectively and share 16 seasons. Roger Clemens finished with 354 wins and 4,672 strikeouts; Pedro Martinez finished with 219 wins and 3,154 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Neither — they split the 8 scored categories 4–4.
- Who had the better ERA? Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to Roger Clemens's 3.12.
- Who won more games? Roger Clemens, with 354 to Pedro Martinez's 219.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Roger Clemens, with 4,672 to Pedro Martinez's 3,154.
- Who had the better WHIP? Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to Roger Clemens's 1.17.
- How many innings did each pitch? Roger Clemens 4,916.2, Pedro Martinez 2,827.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Roger Clemens, with 46 to Pedro Martinez's 17.
Roger Clemens
Pedro Martinez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate. Cells highlighted in green mark the player who leads that line. Lower ERA, WHIP and BB/9 lead; higher K/9 leads. 8 of the 16 lines below are scored; the other 8 are shown but not scored. Games, starts and innings measure playing time, and losses, walks and hits allowed track how long someone pitched, so they are left unmarked, as is any line where both players are at zero. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Roger Clemens | Pedro Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 354 | 219 |
| Losses not scored | 184 | 100 |
| Games not scored | 709 | 476 |
| Games Started not scored | 707 | 409 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 118 | 46 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 46 | 17 |
| Saves not scored | 0 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 4,672 | 3,154 |
| Walks not scored | 1,580 | 760 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 4,185 | 2,221 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 363 | 239 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 4,916.2 | 2,827.1 |
| ERA | 3.12 | Leads: 2.93 |
| WHIP | 1.17 | Leads: 1.05 |
| K/9 | 8.55 | Leads: 10.04 |
| BB/9 | 2.89 | Leads: 2.42 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Roger Clemens leads Pedro Martinez 146,187 to 113,314 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Roger Clemens played 24 seasons to Pedro Martinez's 18, while Pedro Martinez carries the higher per-season figure (6,295 to 6,091). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by ERA among qualified workloads (120+ innings).
Roger Clemens — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Pedro Martinez — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez split the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card 4-4. On the raw scoreboard neither has the edge. PIV, which is era-adjusted, grades Roger Clemens higher. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez careers compare
From 1992 through 2007, Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez were in the majors together. With 709 games against 476 across 24 and 18 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Pedro Martinez's edges on the table are ERA (2.93 to 3.12), WHIP (1.05 to 1.17), and strikeouts per nine (10.04 to 8.55). By rate, Roger Clemens struck out 8.55 and walked 2.89 per nine innings; Pedro Martinez struck out 10.04 and walked 2.42. Both had the same role: Roger Clemens was mainly a starter (707 starts in 709 games); Pedro Martinez was mainly a starter (409 starts in 476 games). Pedro Martinez allowed fewer baserunners, a 1.05 WHIP to Roger Clemens's 1.17.
Roger Clemens vs Pedro Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Roger Clemens or Pedro Martinez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, neither leads: they split the 8 scored categories 4–4.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to Roger Clemens's 3.12.
- Who won more games?
- Roger Clemens, with 354 to Pedro Martinez's 219.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Roger Clemens, with 4,672 to Pedro Martinez's 3,154.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to Roger Clemens's 1.17.