Diego Moreno vs. Gaylord Perry — Career Comparison

Gaylord Perry built a career as a starting pitcher and Diego Moreno as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gaylord Perry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.11 and WHIP 1.211 compared to 5.06 and 1.250 for Diego Moreno. By the career numbers, Gaylord Perry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.