Jose Veras vs. Tim Wakefield — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Veras as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Veras led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 78). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 79). Role difference aside, Jose Veras holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.