Doug Corbett vs. Gaylord Perry — Career Comparison

Gaylord Perry built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Corbett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gaylord Perry led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 110), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 101). Doug Corbett held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gaylord Perry.