Graham Ashcraft vs. Kyle Farnsworth — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Farnsworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Graham Ashcraft led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 57), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 80). Kyle Farnsworth held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 76). Role difference aside, Graham Ashcraft holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.