Dave Rucker vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rucker 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 79), walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 88). Dave Rucker held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Wakefield.