Mike Gardiner vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

The numbers give Mike Gardiner a clear advantage over Dan Petry across the core pitching metrics. Mike Gardiner led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 82), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 82). Dan Petry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 85). Mike Gardiner was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.