Jim Owens vs. Wandy Peralta — Career Comparison

Jim Owens 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. Jim Owens led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 73), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 92). Wandy Peralta held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 98). Role difference aside, Jim Owens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.