Shawn Armstrong vs. Alek Jacob — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Shawn Armstrong posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. Shawn Armstrong posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.82 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Shawn Armstrong had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.