Ryan Buchter vs. Jay Jackson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ryan Buchter posted a stronger line than Jay Jackson. Ryan Buchter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.16 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (1.26 per nine innings vs 1.58). By the career numbers, Ryan Buchter 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.