Don August vs. Ron Willis — Career Comparison

Don August 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. Ron Willis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 78 vs 69). Don August held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 80). Role difference aside, Ron Willis holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.