Bob Rush vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Bob Rush 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. Bob Rush led in home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 61), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 84). Role difference aside, Bob Rush holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.