Doug Brocail vs. David Peterson — Career Comparison

David Peterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Brocail as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Peterson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 157 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 90). Doug Brocail held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Peterson.