Dennis Kinney vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Kinney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis Kinney led in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 84), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 92). Tim Wakefield held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dennis Kinney.