Scott Service vs. Paul Wilson — Career Comparison

Paul Wilson 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 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 92). Paul Wilson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Service.