Wade Davis vs. Milt Wilcox — Career Comparison

Milt Wilcox built a career as a starting pitcher and Wade Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Milt Wilcox led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 85). Wade Davis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 82). Role difference aside, Milt Wilcox holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.