Jim Kaat vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Jim Kaat built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 96). Role difference aside, Cory Wade holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.