Mike Willis vs. Carlos Zambrano — Career Comparison

Carlos Zambrano 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. Carlos Zambrano led in home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 61), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 87). Mike Willis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 75). Role difference aside, Carlos Zambrano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.