Jimmy Jones vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Jimmy Jones 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. Willis Roberts led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 101), strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 76), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 89). Jimmy Jones held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Willis Roberts.