Alan Mills vs. Jake Peavy — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Mills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Peavy led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 87). Alan Mills held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 99). Role difference aside, Jake Peavy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.