Whereas Clayton Kershaw has drawn endless comparisons to Los Angeles Dodgers icon Sandy Koufax, Walker Buehler has often been linked Pedro Martinez because of similarities in their body types and electric fastballs.
Martinez previously compared himself to Buehler, saying, “this kid is above and beyond where I was at the same age.” Martinez made his comments after Buehler started what ended as a combined no-hitter for the Dodgers in Mexico.
Similarities and differences Buehler has with Martinez was the topic of discussion when the right-hander joined former Dodgers teammate Ross Stripling on his “On The Bump” podcast.