Mark Prior vs. Zach Putnam — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach Putnam 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 120), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 109), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 82). Zach Putnam held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 163 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Prior.