Mick Abel vs. Larry Jacobus — Career Comparison

Mick Abel built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Jacobus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Jacobus posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.71 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 6.23 and 1.513 for Mick Abel. By the career numbers, Larry Jacobus had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.