Steve Carlton vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Steve Carlton 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. Steve Carlton led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 76 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 93). Role difference aside, Steve Carlton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.