Wandy Peralta vs. Dave Wickersham — Career Comparison

Dave Wickersham 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. Dave Wickersham led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 92). Wandy Peralta held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Wickersham.