Ramon Ortiz vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Ramon Ortiz built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ramon Ortiz led in home run suppression (HR9+ 76 vs 61), walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 80). Role difference aside, Ramon Ortiz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.