Clayton Mortensen vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Clayton Mortensen 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 63), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 84 vs 77), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 87). Clayton Mortensen held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 90). Role difference aside, Tim Wakefield holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.