Chauncey Fisher vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Chauncey Fisher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Wakefield posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.41 and WHIP 1.361 compared to 5.44 and 1.673 for Chauncey Fisher. By the career numbers, Tim Wakefield had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.