What’s the Difference? Rich Hill & Oliver Perez

Two lefties with great stuff. Two lefties who have struggled with control from time to time. Two lefties with great strikeout potential. One just cashed in for a 3 year $36 MIL deal. One just got traded for a player to be named.

Through the end of April 2008 Oliver Perez had a K/9 rate of 8.07, BB/9 of 6.52 and an ERA of 4.03. That same time Rich Hill had a K/9 of 6.63, BB/9 of 6.63 and an ERA of 3.79. Rich Hill was only allowed one more start, while Perez went on win 10 games and strike out 180 with a 4.22 ERA. So what was the difference? Looking at the numbers…Read more

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