Luis Aponte vs. Edwin Jackson — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Luis Aponte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Luis Aponte led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 93). Edwin Jackson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 81). Role difference aside, Luis Aponte holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.