Wade Blasingame vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

Wade Blasingame 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 89), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 78), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 80). Wade Blasingame held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 94). Role difference aside, Steve Farr holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.