Tom Brewer vs. Glen Perkins — Career Comparison

Tom Brewer built a career as a starting pitcher and Glen Perkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glen Perkins led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 178 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 91). Tom Brewer held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 80). Role difference aside, Glen Perkins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.