Mark Knudson vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Mark Knudson built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 107), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 63), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 145). Mark Knudson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 82). Role difference aside, Cory Wade holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.