David Carpenter vs. Jackson Todd — Career Comparison

Jackson Todd built a career as a starting pitcher and David Carpenter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jackson Todd posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 5.4 and 1.500 for David Carpenter. By the career numbers, Jackson Todd had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.