Rick Sutcliffe vs. Mike Willis — Career Comparison

Rick Sutcliffe 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. Rick Sutcliffe led in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 61), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 85 vs 81). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 86). Role difference aside, Rick Sutcliffe holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.