Mike Dunn vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Dunn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Dunn led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 89). Role difference aside, Mike Dunn holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.