Bennie Daniels vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Bennie Daniels 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. Bennie Daniels led in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 61), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 81 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bennie Daniels.