Paul Wagner vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Paul Wagner 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. Paul Wagner led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 100). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Wagner.