Ken Johnson vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Ken Johnson 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. Ken Johnson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 83). Role difference aside, Ken Johnson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.