Ed Acosta vs. Edwin Jackson — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Acosta led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93). Edwin Jackson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 75). Role difference aside, Ed Acosta holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.