Manny Banuelos vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Banuelos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Banuelos led in home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 87). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Banuelos.