Jim Shellenback vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback 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. Jim Shellenback led in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 84). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Shellenback.