Jim Maloney vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Jim Maloney built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Maloney led in home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93). Steven Wilson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Maloney.