Phil Mudrock vs. Robert Prior — Career Comparison

Robert Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Mudrock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Prior posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.55 and WHIP 1.909 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Phil Mudrock. By the career numbers, Robert Prior had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.