David Palmer vs. Matt Perisho — Career Comparison

David Palmer built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Perisho as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Palmer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 77). Role difference aside, David Palmer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.