Jim Deshaies vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Jim Deshaies 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. Jim Deshaies led in home run suppression (HR9+ 72 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 86 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 87). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 95). Role difference aside, Jim Deshaies holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.