Madison Bumgarner vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Madison Bumgarner built a career as a starting pitcher and Wandy Peralta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Madison Bumgarner led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 135 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 81). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 95). Role difference aside, Madison Bumgarner holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.