Mickey Scott vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Mickey Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mickey Scott led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 59). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mickey Scott.