Jack Aker vs. Pat Dobson — Career Comparison

Pat Dobson 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. Pat Dobson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 89). Jack Aker held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 100). Role difference aside, Pat Dobson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.