Dave Dravecky vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Dave Dravecky 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. Dave Dravecky led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 81). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 92). Role difference aside, Dave Dravecky holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.