Jorge Alcala vs. Edwin Jackson — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jorge Alcala as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jorge Alcala led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 98). Edwin Jackson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 70). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jorge Alcala.