Jeff Dedmon vs. Bob Purkey — Career Comparison

Bob Purkey 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. Jeff Dedmon led in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 78 vs 59), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 94). Bob Purkey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 87). Role difference aside, Jeff Dedmon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.