Danny Farquhar vs. Mark Prior — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Farquhar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Prior led in strikeout rate (K%+ 170 vs 121), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 120). Danny Farquhar held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 112). Role difference aside, Mark Prior holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.