Chris Ray vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Ray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Ray led in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 90). Role difference aside, Chris Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.