Mike Mussina vs. Tim Wakefield
I’m still reading rants calling for Mike Mussina to start for the American League in the 2008 Major League All-Star game (previously). After all, Mussina is 10-5; halfway to a twenty win season.
Tim Wakefield is only 5-5 so far in 2008. The two pitchers make an interesting comparison, however, when you move beyond the misleading wins statistic.
Mike Mussina in 89.1 innings:
ERA 3.93 | WHIP 1.24 | SO 50 | BAA .280
Tim Wakefield in 102 innings:
ERA 3.88 | WHIP 1.25 | SO 69 | BAA .229
If Wakefield could better control the knuckle ball Mussina wouldn’t even be in this discussion. Of course, that’s the catch with the knuckler, isn’t it?
Yes, I realize I’ve jinxed myself and Mussina will throw a shutout tonight.
