Randy Flores vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Flores as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Flores led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 121 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 100). Jake Peavy held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 99). Role difference aside, Randy Flores holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.