Willie Banks vs. Mike Marshall — Career Comparison

Willie Banks built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Marshall as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie Banks led in home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 99). Mike Marshall held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Willie Banks.