Tim Davis vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 145 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 95). Frank Viola held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Davis.