Paul Shuey vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Shuey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Shuey led in home run suppression (HR9+ 142 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 87). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 85). Role difference aside, Paul Shuey holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.