Larry Christenson vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

Larry Christenson 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. Larry Christenson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 104). Steve Farr held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Christenson.