Bill Butler vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

Bill Butler 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. Bill Butler led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 77). Matt Perisho held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 74). Role difference aside, Bill Butler holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.