Eddie Solomon vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Eddie Solomon 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. Eddie Solomon led in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 80 vs 61), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 100). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 79). Role difference aside, Eddie Solomon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.