Willie Banks vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

Willie Banks 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 111), and run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 92). Willie Banks held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 94). Role difference aside, Steve Farr holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.