Frank Viola vs. Jim Winn — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Winn 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 75), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 88). Jim Winn held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 73). Role difference aside, Frank Viola holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.