Dave Bush vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

Dave Bush 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. Dave Bush led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 84). Matt Perisho held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 75). Role difference aside, Dave Bush holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.