Wandy Peralta vs. Johnny Podres — Career Comparison

Johnny Podres 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. Johnny Podres led in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 92). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Podres.