Ken McBride vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Ken McBride 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. Ken McBride led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 100). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ken McBride.