Mike Baumann vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Baumann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Peavy led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87). Mike Baumann held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 87). Role difference aside, Jake Peavy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.