John Axford vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Axford a clear advantage over Matt Perisho across the core pitching metrics. John Axford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 84). Matt Perisho held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 81). John Axford was the better reliever — the numbers make that case clearly.