Mike Paxton vs. Marc Wilkins — Career Comparison

Mike Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and Marc Wilkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Paxton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 102), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90). Marc Wilkins held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 133). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Paxton.