John Johnstone vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and John Johnstone as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Johnstone led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 87). Role difference aside, John Johnstone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.