Milt Pappas vs. Josh Winckowski — Career Comparison

Milt Pappas built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Winckowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Milt Pappas led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 113), strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 90). Josh Winckowski held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Milt Pappas.