Wily Peralta vs. Joakim Soria — Career Comparison

Wily Peralta built a career as a starting pitcher and Joakim Soria as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joakim Soria led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 93), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 87). Role difference aside, Joakim Soria holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.