Jenrry Mejia vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Jenrry Mejia as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jenrry Mejia led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 90). Tim Wakefield held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jenrry Mejia.