John Axford vs. Wily Peralta — Career Comparison

Wily Peralta 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. John Axford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 81), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 88). Wily Peralta held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Axford.