Randy Johnson vs Pedro Martinez: Career Stats Comparison
Randy Johnson has the better career line of the two, leading 5 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Randy Johnson played 1988–2009 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
Randy Johnson (1988–2009) and Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) — they debuted in the 1980s and the 1990s respectively and share 18 seasons. Randy Johnson finished with 303 wins and 4,875 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? Randy Johnson, in 5 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to Randy Johnson's 3.29.
- Who won more games? Randy Johnson, with 303 to Pedro Martinez's 219.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Randy Johnson, with 4,875 to Pedro Martinez's 3,154.
- Who had the better WHIP? Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to Randy Johnson's 1.17.
- How many innings did each pitch? Randy Johnson 4,135.1, Pedro Martinez 2,827.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Randy Johnson, with 37 to Pedro Martinez's 17.
Randy Johnson
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 | Randy Johnson | Pedro Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Leads: 303 | 219 |
| Losses not scored | 166 | 100 |
| Games not scored | 618 | 476 |
| Games Started not scored | 603 | 409 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 100 | 46 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 37 | 17 |
| Saves not scored | 2 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 4,875 | 3,154 |
| Walks not scored | 1,497 | 760 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 3,346 | 2,221 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 411 | 239 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 4,135.1 | 2,827.1 |
| ERA | 3.29 | Leads: 2.93 |
| WHIP | 1.17 | Leads: 1.05 |
| K/9 | Leads: 10.61 | 10.04 |
| BB/9 | 3.26 | Leads: 2.42 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Randy Johnson edges Pedro Martinez 122,530 to 113,314 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Randy Johnson played 22 seasons to Pedro Martinez's 18, while Pedro Martinez carries the higher per-season figure (6,295 to 5,570). 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).
Randy Johnson — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Pedro Martinez — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Randy Johnson leads 5 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: wins, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, and others. Pedro Martinez leads 3: ERA, WHIP, and walks per nine. On the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Randy Johnson. PIV agrees: Randy Johnson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez careers compare
Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez were active at the same time between 1992 and 2009. With 618 games against 476 across 22 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 3.29), WHIP (1.05 to 1.17), and walks per nine (2.42 to 3.26). By rate, Randy Johnson struck out 10.61 and walked 3.26 per nine innings; Pedro Martinez struck out 10.04 and walked 2.42. Both had the same role: Randy Johnson was mainly a starter (603 starts in 618 games); Pedro Martinez was mainly a starter (409 starts in 476 games).
Randy Johnson vs Pedro Martinez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Randy Johnson or Pedro Martinez?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Randy Johnson leads Pedro Martinez in 5 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to Randy Johnson's 3.29.
- Who won more games?
- Randy Johnson, with 303 to Pedro Martinez's 219.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Randy Johnson, with 4,875 to Pedro Martinez's 3,154.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to Randy Johnson's 1.17.