John Axford vs. Oliver Perez — Career Comparison

Oliver Perez 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 81 vs 65), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Oliver Perez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Axford.