Kevin Appier vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

Kevin Appier built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Farr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Farr led in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 94). Kevin Appier held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Farr.