Pedro Martinez vs CC Sabathia: Career Stats Comparison
Pedro Martinez has the better career line of the two, leading 7 of the 8 scored categories on this page (8 further counting totals are shown but not scored). Pedro Martinez played 1992–2009 as a pitcher; CC Sabathia played 2001–2019 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
Pedro Martinez (1992–2009) and CC Sabathia (2001–2019) — they debuted in the 1990s and the 2000s respectively and share 9 seasons. Pedro Martinez finished with 219 wins and 3,154 strikeouts; CC Sabathia finished with 251 wins and 3,093 strikeouts. The table below sets out their careers line by line.
Quick answer
- Who leads the career comparison? Pedro Martinez, in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA? Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to CC Sabathia's 3.74.
- Who won more games? CC Sabathia, with 251 to Pedro Martinez's 219.
- Who recorded more strikeouts? Pedro Martinez, with 3,154 to CC Sabathia's 3,093.
- Who had the better WHIP? Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to CC Sabathia's 1.26.
- How many innings did each pitch? Pedro Martinez 2,827.1, CC Sabathia 3,577.1.
- Who threw more shutouts? Pedro Martinez, with 17 to CC Sabathia's 12.
Pedro Martinez
CC Sabathia
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 | Pedro Martinez | CC Sabathia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 219 | Leads: 251 |
| Losses not scored | 100 | 161 |
| Games not scored | 476 | 561 |
| Games Started not scored | 409 | 560 |
| Complete Games | Leads: 46 | 38 |
| Shutouts | Leads: 17 | 12 |
| Saves not scored | 3 | 0 |
| Strikeouts | Leads: 3,154 | 3,093 |
| Walks not scored | 760 | 1,099 |
| Hits Allowed not scored | 2,221 | 3,404 |
| Home Runs Allowed not scored | 239 | 382 |
| Innings Pitched not scored | 2,827.1 | 3,577.1 |
| ERA | Leads: 2.93 | 3.74 |
| WHIP | Leads: 1.05 | 1.26 |
| K/9 | Leads: 10.04 | 7.78 |
| BB/9 | Leads: 2.42 | 2.76 |
PIV Comparison
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Pedro Martinez outpaces CC Sabathia 113,314 to 43,212 — driven by per-season impact — 6,295 PIV per season to 2,274 — rather than by longevity, since Pedro Martinez played 18 seasons to CC Sabathia's 19. 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).
Pedro Martinez — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
CC Sabathia — top 3 seasons by ERA (lower is better)
Verdict
Pedro Martinez leads 7 of the 8 scored categories on the head-to-head card: complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, ERA, and others. CC Sabathia leads 1: wins. 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 Pedro Martinez and CC Sabathia careers compare
Pedro Martinez and CC Sabathia were active at the same time between 2001 and 2009. The two careers are close in length, 476 games for Pedro Martinez and 561 for CC Sabathia across 18 and 19 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. CC Sabathia's edges on the table are wins (251 to 219). By rate, Pedro Martinez struck out 10.04 and walked 2.42 per nine innings; CC Sabathia struck out 7.78 and walked 2.76. Pedro Martinez was mainly a starter (409 starts in 476 games), and CC Sabathia was mainly a starter (560 starts in 561 games). In WHIP, Pedro Martinez's 1.05 beats CC Sabathia's 1.26.
Pedro Martinez vs CC Sabathia: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Pedro Martinez or CC Sabathia?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Pedro Martinez leads CC Sabathia in 7 of the 8 scored categories.
- Who had the better ERA?
- Pedro Martinez, with 2.93 to CC Sabathia's 3.74.
- Who won more games?
- CC Sabathia, with 251 to Pedro Martinez's 219.
- Who recorded more strikeouts?
- Pedro Martinez, with 3,154 to CC Sabathia's 3,093.
- Who had the better WHIP?
- Pedro Martinez, with 1.05 to CC Sabathia's 1.26.