John Farrell vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

John Farrell built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Farrell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 95). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Farrell.