Mike Thurman vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Mike Thurman 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. Mike Thurman led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 93). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Thurman.