Whitey Ford vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Whitey Ford 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. Whitey Ford led in home run suppression (HR9+ 129 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 117), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93). Steven Wilson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 91). Role difference aside, Whitey Ford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.