Bobby Jenks vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Jenks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Jenks led in home run suppression (HR9+ 154 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 130 vs 87). Role difference aside, Bobby Jenks holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.