Brian Edmondson vs. Earl Wilson — Career Comparison

Earl Wilson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Earl Wilson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 91). Brian Edmondson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Earl Wilson.