Frank Baumann vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

Frank Baumann built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Perisho as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Baumann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 77). Matt Perisho held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 74). Role difference aside, Frank Baumann holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.