Ted Bowsfield vs. Mike Williams — Career Comparison

Ted Bowsfield built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Bowsfield led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89). Mike Williams held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 77). Role difference aside, Ted Bowsfield holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.