Graham Ashcraft vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Wandy Peralta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Graham Ashcraft led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 76 vs 73). Wandy Peralta held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Graham Ashcraft.