Bob Heffner vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

The numbers give Bob Heffner a clear advantage over Tim Wakefield across the core pitching metrics. Bob Heffner led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 92), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 87). Tim Wakefield held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 87). Bob Heffner was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.