Don Carman vs. Glen Perkins — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Glen Perkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glen Perkins led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 178 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 91). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 94). Role difference aside, Glen Perkins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.