Kurt Knudsen vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Kurt Knudsen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Wakefield led in home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 53), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 84 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 86). Kurt Knudsen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 87). Role difference aside, Tim Wakefield holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.