Heath Bell vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Bell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Heath Bell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 84). Role difference aside, Heath Bell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.