Bob Klinger vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Klinger posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Bob Klinger posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.68 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Bob Klinger had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.