Jack Aker vs. Patrick Corbin — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Aker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Aker led in run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 85). Patrick Corbin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jack Aker.