Dave LaPoint vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Dave LaPoint 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. Dave LaPoint led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 73), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 92). Wandy Peralta held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave LaPoint.