Dave Leonhard vs. Woody Williams — Career Comparison

Woody Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Woody Williams led in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 66), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Woody Williams.