Jake Peavy vs. Steve Wilson — Career Comparison

Jake Peavy built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Wilson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 110). Jake Peavy held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Wilson.