Mike Willis vs. Irv Young — Career Comparison

Irv Young built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Willis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Irv Young posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.11 and WHIP 1.211 compared to 4.59 and 1.524 for Mike Willis. By the career numbers, Irv Young had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.