Rafael Carmona vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Carmona as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Peavy led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 77), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 82). Role difference aside, Jake Peavy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.