Justin Thompson vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Justin Thompson built a career as a starting pitcher and Steven Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Thompson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 95). Steven Wilson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 99). Role difference aside, Justin Thompson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.