Gene Brabender vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Gene Brabender built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Brabender led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 61), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 84). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gene Brabender.