Charlie Ferguson vs. Mark Prior — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Ferguson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Ferguson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 3.51 and 1.240 for Mark Prior. By the career numbers, Charlie Ferguson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.