Jim Palmer vs. Willis Roberts — Career Comparison

Jim Palmer 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. Jim Palmer led in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 94). Willis Roberts held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Palmer.