Jason Simontacchi vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi 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. Jason Simontacchi led in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 100). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 75). Role difference aside, Jason Simontacchi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.