Jim McAndrew vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Jim McAndrew 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. Jim McAndrew led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 94). Willis Roberts held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 102). Role difference aside, Jim McAndrew holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.