Steve Avery vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 95). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101). Role difference aside, Steve Avery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.