Wally Whitehurst vs. Steven Wilson — Career Comparison

Wally Whitehurst 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. Wally Whitehurst led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 89). Steven Wilson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Wally Whitehurst.