Dave Fleming vs. Mark Prior — Career Comparison

The numbers give Mark Prior a clear advantage over Dave Fleming across the core pitching metrics. Mark Prior led in strikeout rate (K%+ 170 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 98). Dave Fleming held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 112). Mark Prior was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.