Phil Maton vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Maton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Maton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 90). Role difference aside, Phil Maton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.