Larry Jaster vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Larry Jaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Jaster led in home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 84). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 85). Role difference aside, Larry Jaster holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.