Mark Langston vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Mark Langston built a career as a starting pitcher and Wandy Peralta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Langston led in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 106). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Langston.