Mike Maddux vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Maddux as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Viola led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 92). Mike Maddux held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Frank Viola.