Paul Clemens vs. Chris Jakubauskas — Career Comparison

Paul Clemens built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Jakubauskas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Clemens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.89 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.58 and 1.494 for Chris Jakubauskas. By the career numbers, Paul Clemens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.