Mike Timlin vs. Milt Wilcox — Career Comparison

Milt Wilcox built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Timlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Milt Wilcox led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 77), home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 90). Mike Timlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 155 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Milt Wilcox.