Paul Boris vs. Alek Jacob — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Alek Jacob posted a stronger line than Paul Boris. Alek Jacob posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.216 vs 1.369) and home runs allowed (1.24 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Alek Jacob 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.