J. R. Richard vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

J. R. Richard 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. J. R. Richard led in home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 61), strikeout rate (K%+ 165 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 125 vs 84). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 76). Role difference aside, J. R. Richard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.