Matt Perisho vs. Juan Pizarro — Career Comparison

Juan Pizarro built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Perisho as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Juan Pizarro led in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 84). Matt Perisho held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Juan Pizarro.