Frank Viola vs. Frank Wills — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Wills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Viola led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 101). Frank Wills held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 73). Role difference aside, Frank Viola holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.