Stephen Strasburg vs. Ron Willis — Career Comparison

Stephen Strasburg built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 80). Ron Willis held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 108). Role difference aside, Stephen Strasburg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.