Mark Prior vs. Paco Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Paco Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paco Rodriguez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.53 and WHIP 1.055 compared to 3.51 and 1.240 for Mark Prior. By the career numbers, Paco Rodriguez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.