Dave Ferriss vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dave Ferriss posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Dave Ferriss posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.64 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Dave Ferriss 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.