Alfredo Aceves vs. Al Jackson — Career Comparison

Al Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Alfredo Aceves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alfredo Aceves led in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 112). Al Jackson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Alfredo Aceves.