Andy Hawkins vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Andy Hawkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Wagner led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 78), strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 81). Andy Hawkins held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 87 vs 82). Role difference aside, Gary Wagner holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.