Bob Purkey vs. Marc Wilkins — Career Comparison

Bob Purkey 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. Marc Wilkins led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 59), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 94). Bob Purkey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 89). Role difference aside, Marc Wilkins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.