Charles Bender vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Charles Bender posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Charles Bender posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.46 vs 4.41) and WHIP (1.113 vs 1.361). By the career numbers, Charles Bender had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.