Drew Smyly vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Drew Smyly 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. Drew Smyly led in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 72 vs 61), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 81). Role difference aside, Drew Smyly holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.