Jim Bibby vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

Jim Bibby 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. Jim Bibby led in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 77). Matt Perisho held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 82). Role difference aside, Jim Bibby holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.