Derek Aucoin vs. Alek Jacob — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Derek Aucoin and Alek Jacob are fairly close on the surface numbers. Derek Aucoin posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.38 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.24). Alek Jacob had the advantage in WHIP (1.216 vs 1.500). By the career numbers, Derek Aucoin 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.