Albert Suarez vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Albert Suarez 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. Albert Suarez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.310 compared to 4.59 and 1.524 for Mike Willis. By the career numbers, Albert Suarez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.