Caleb Smith vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Caleb Smith 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. Caleb Smith led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 74 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Caleb Smith.