A. J. Burnett vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

A. J. Burnett 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. A. J. Burnett led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 77), and home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 85). Matt Perisho held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 75). Role difference aside, A. J. Burnett holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.