Tim Wakefield vs. Jim Wilson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Wilson posted a stronger line than Tim Wakefield. Jim Wilson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.01 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 1.17). By the career numbers, Jim Wilson 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.