Steven Wilson vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson 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. Steven Wilson led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 100), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 86), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 98). Simeon Woods Richardson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steven Wilson.