Jeff Dedmon vs. David Palmer — Career Comparison

David Palmer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Dedmon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Palmer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 87). Jeff Dedmon held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Palmer.