Doyle Alexander vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doyle Alexander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 100). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 70). Role difference aside, Doyle Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.