Jim Acker vs. Pete Redfern — Career Comparison

Pete Redfern built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Acker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Redfern led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 92). Jim Acker held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 90). Role difference aside, Pete Redfern holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.