Ben Sheets vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Ben Sheets 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. Ben Sheets led in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 61), walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 81). Role difference aside, Ben Sheets holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.