Chris Devenski vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Devenski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Devenski led in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 90). Role difference aside, Chris Devenski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.