Carl Morton vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Carl Morton 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. Willis Roberts led in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 58), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 92). Carl Morton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 100). Role difference aside, Willis Roberts holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.