Cy Acosta vs. Alek Jacob — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cy Acosta posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. Cy Acosta posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.66 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.73 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Cy Acosta 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.