Doug Henry vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Henry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Henry led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 84 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Henry.