Nathan Eovaldi vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Nathan Eovaldi 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. Nathan Eovaldi led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 73), walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 81). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nathan Eovaldi.