David Palmer vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

David Palmer built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 102). David Palmer held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cory Wade.