Larry McWilliams vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Larry McWilliams 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. Steven Wilson led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 84). Larry McWilliams held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 95). Role difference aside, Steven Wilson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.