Stephen Strasburg vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Stephen Strasburg 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. Stephen Strasburg led in strikeout rate (K%+ 140 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 61), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 84). Role difference aside, Stephen Strasburg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.