Sterling Hitchcock vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

Sterling Hitchcock built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Perisho as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sterling Hitchcock led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 77), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 88). Role difference aside, Sterling Hitchcock holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.