Jeff Samardzija vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Jeff Samardzija 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. Jeff Samardzija led in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 87). Role difference aside, Jeff Samardzija holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.