Paul Abbott vs. Ron Willis — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Abbott led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 90). Ron Willis held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Abbott.