Talmadge Richardson vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Talmadge Richardson posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Talmadge Richardson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.15 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.38 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Talmadge Richardson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.