Jim Owens vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Jim Owens 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. Jim Owens led in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 61), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 81). Role difference aside, Jim Owens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.