Tim Wakefield vs. Michael Wuertz — Career Comparison

Tim Wakefield built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Wuertz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Wuertz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 78). Tim Wakefield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 86). Role difference aside, Michael Wuertz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.