Alfredo Simon vs. Ron Villone — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Villone as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alfredo Simon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 81). Ron Villone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 83). Role difference aside, Alfredo Simon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.