Joel Payamps vs. Mark Prior — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Joel Payamps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Prior led in strikeout rate (K%+ 170 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 104), and home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 98). Joel Payamps held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Prior.