John Axford vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and John Axford 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 93). John Axford held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Peavy.