John Danks vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

John Danks 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. John Danks led in home run suppression (HR9+ 75 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 100). Role difference aside, John Danks holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.