Jerry Akers vs. Mike Clevinger — Career Comparison

Mike Clevinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Akers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Clevinger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.220 compared to 4.87 and 1.918 for Jerry Akers. By the career numbers, Mike Clevinger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.