Paul Splittorff vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Paul Splittorff 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. Paul Splittorff led in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 61), walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 65). Role difference aside, Paul Splittorff holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.