Don Ferrarese vs. Darold Knowles — Career Comparison

Don Ferrarese built a career as a starting pitcher and Darold Knowles 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 67), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 106). Darold Knowles held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Ferrarese.