Zach McAllister vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zach McAllister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 78), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 88). Role difference aside, Zach McAllister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.