Rick Mahler vs. Alan Mills — Career Comparison

Rick Mahler built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Mills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Mahler led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 80). Alan Mills held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Mahler.