Andy Pettitte vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Andy Pettitte built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 113), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 99). Andy Pettitte held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cory Wade.