Larry Christenson vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Larry Christenson built a career as a starting pitcher and Wandy Peralta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Christenson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 73). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Christenson.