Tim Wakefield vs. Mike Williams — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Wakefield led in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 84), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 90). Mike Williams held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Wakefield.