Andrew Albers vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tim Wakefield posted a stronger line than Andrew Albers. Tim Wakefield posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.41 vs 4.58) and home runs allowed (1.17 per nine innings vs 1.74). By the career numbers, Tim Wakefield had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.