Sam Hentges vs. Mark Prior — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Hentges as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Hentges led in home run suppression (HR9+ 206 vs 112), walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 137). Mark Prior held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 170 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sam Hentges.