Brian Bannister vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Brian Bannister 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. Brian Bannister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 73). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Bannister.