Scott Service vs. Woody Williams — Career Comparison

Woody Williams built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Service led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 89). Woody Williams held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Service.