Alec Asher vs. Damon Jones — Career Comparison

Alec Asher built a career as a starting pitcher and Damon Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alec Asher posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.42 and WHIP 1.396 compared to 9 and 2.400 for Damon Jones. By the career numbers, Alec Asher had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.