Francisco Cordova vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Francisco Cordova 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. Francisco Cordova led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 84). Role difference aside, Francisco Cordova holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.