Tyler Ferguson vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Ferguson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tyler Ferguson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 100). Jake Peavy held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tyler Ferguson.