Phil Bickford vs. Darrell Jackson — Career Comparison

Darrell Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Bickford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Darrell Jackson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.506 compared to 4.62 and 1.302 for Phil Bickford. By the career numbers, Darrell Jackson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.