Colin Rea vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Colin Rea 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. Colin Rea led in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 100). Role difference aside, Colin Rea holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.