Kid Speer vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Kid Speer posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Kid Speer posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.83 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Kid Speer had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.