Frank Tanana vs. Ron Villone — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Villone as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Tanana led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 89). Ron Villone held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 79 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Frank Tanana.