Trevor Megill vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Megill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Megill led in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 99). Jake Peavy held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 109). Role difference aside, Trevor Megill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.