Pete Richert vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Pete Richert 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. Pete Richert led in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 61). Role difference aside, Pete Richert holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.