Tom Seaver vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

The numbers give Tom Seaver a clear advantage over Tim Wakefield across the core pitching metrics. Tom Seaver led in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 91). Tom Seaver was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.