Matt Perisho vs. Javier Vazquez — Career Comparison

Javier Vazquez 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. Javier Vazquez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 77). Matt Perisho held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 74). Role difference aside, Javier Vazquez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.