Steve Avery vs. Bill Wilson — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 92). Bill Wilson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 100). Role difference aside, Steve Avery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.