David Cone vs Pedro Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
Pedro Martinez has the better career line of the two, leading 6 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). David Cone played 1986–2003 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
David Cone (1986–2003) and Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1990s respectively and share 12 seasons. David Cone finished with 194 wins and 2,668 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? Pedro Martinez, in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to David Cone's 3.46.
- Who won more games? Pedro Martinez, with 219 to David Cone's 194.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Pedro Martinez, with 3,154 to David Cone's 2,668.
- Who had the better WHIP? Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to David Cone's 1.26.
- How many innings did each pitch? David Cone 2,898.2, Pedro Martinez 2,827.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? David Cone, with 22 to Pedro Martinez's 17.
David Cone
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 | David Cone | Pedro Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 194 | Leads: 219 |
| Losses not scored | 126 | 100 |
| Games not scored | 450 | 476 |
| Games Started not scored | 419 | 409 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 56 | 46 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 22 | 17 |
| Saves not scored | 1 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 2,668 | Leads: 3,154 |
| Walks not scored | 1,137 | 760 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,504 | 2,221 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 258 | 239 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 2,898.2 | 2,827.1 |
| ERA | 3.46 | Leads: 2.93 |
| WHIP | 1.26 | Leads: 1.05 |
| K/9 | 8.28 | Leads: 10.04 |
| BB/9 | 3.53 | Leads: 2.42 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pedro Martinez outpaces David Cone 113,314 to 47,099 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 6,295 PIV per season to 2,771, across 18 seasons to 17. 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).
David Cone — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Pedro Martinez — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Pedro Martinez leads 6 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and others. David Cone leads 2: complete games and shutouts. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Pedro Martinez. PIV agrees: Pedro Martinez grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the David Cone and Pedro Martinez careers compare
The careers of David Cone (1986–2003) and Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) overlapped from 1992 to 2003, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 450 games for David Cone and 476 for Pedro Martinez across 17 and 18 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. David Cone's edges on the table are complete games (56 to 46) and shutouts (22 to 17). By rate, David Cone struck out 8.28 and walked 3.53 per nine innings; Pedro Martinez struck out 10.04 and walked 2.42.
David Cone vs Pedro Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, David Cone or Pedro Martinez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pedro Martinez leads David Cone in 6 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to David Cone's 3.46.
- Who won more games?
- Pedro Martinez, with 219 to David Cone's 194.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Pedro Martinez, with 3,154 to David Cone's 2,668.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to David Cone's 1.26.