George Cunningham vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

George Cunningham 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. George Cunningham posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.13 and WHIP 1.304 compared to 4.59 and 1.524 for Mike Willis. By the career numbers, George Cunningham had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.