Gary Knotts vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

Gary Knotts 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. Gary Knotts posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.45 and WHIP 1.519 compared to 6.39 and 1.866 for Matt Perisho. By the career numbers, Gary Knotts had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.