Willie Banks vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

The numbers give Willie Banks a clear advantage over Jo-Jo Reyes across the core pitching metrics. Willie Banks led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 75). Jo-Jo Reyes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 85). Willie Banks was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.