Blake Hawksworth vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Hawksworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Hawksworth led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 92). Tim Wakefield held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 77). Role difference aside, Blake Hawksworth holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.