Dave Sells vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Sells as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Sells led in home run suppression (HR9+ 193 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 84). Tim Wakefield held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 58). Role difference aside, Dave Sells holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.