Mark Prior vs. Dan Quisenberry — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Quisenberry 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 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 110), and run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 123). Dan Quisenberry held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 285 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Prior.