Juan Acevedo vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Acevedo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Peavy led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 85). Role difference aside, Jake Peavy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.