Howard Bailey vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Bailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Wakefield led in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 62), run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 65), and home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 65). Howard Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 92). Role difference aside, Tim Wakefield holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.