Ted Abernathy vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Abernathy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Abernathy led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 87). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 73). Role difference aside, Ted Abernathy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.