John Danks vs. Mike Marshall — Career Comparison

John Danks built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Marshall as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Marshall led in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 75), strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 86). John Danks held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 102). Role difference aside, Mike Marshall holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.