Joel Peralta vs. Dave Telgheder — Career Comparison

Dave Telgheder built a career as a starting pitcher and Joel Peralta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joel Peralta posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.194 compared to 5.23 and 1.553 for Dave Telgheder. By the career numbers, Joel Peralta had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.