David Bednar vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and David Bednar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Bednar led in home run suppression (HR9+ 165 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 155 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 159 vs 90). Role difference aside, David Bednar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.