Tom Cheney vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Tom Cheney 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. Tom Cheney led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 87). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 88). Role difference aside, Tom Cheney holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.