Steve Randolph vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 55), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 84 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 89). Steve Randolph held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Wakefield.