Mike Armstrong vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Armstrong led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 78). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 90). Role difference aside, Mike Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.