Don Ferrarese vs. Dave Ford — Career Comparison

Don Ferrarese built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Ford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Ferrarese led in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 54), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 73), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 108). Dave Ford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 189 vs 70). Role difference aside, Don Ferrarese holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.