Kyle Freeland vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Kyle Freeland 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. Steven Wilson led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 85). Kyle Freeland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 95). Role difference aside, Steven Wilson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.