Mark Prior vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Mark Prior built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Sarmiento 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 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 127). Manny Sarmiento held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Prior.