Tim Conroy vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Tim Conroy 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. Tim Conroy led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 80 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 68). Role difference aside, Tim Conroy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.