Kevin McCarthy vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin McCarthy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin McCarthy led in home run suppression (HR9+ 166 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 90). Tim Wakefield held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 62). Role difference aside, Kevin McCarthy holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.