Pat Jarvis vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Pat Jarvis built a career as a starting pitcher and Willis Roberts as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pat Jarvis led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 87). Willis Roberts held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pat Jarvis.