Mark Prior vs. Edubray Ramos — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Edubray Ramos 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 112), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 137 vs 125), and run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 128). Edubray Ramos held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 136 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Prior.