Dave Rajsich vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Rajsich led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 87), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 65). Role difference aside, Dave Rajsich holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.