Mike Cosgrove vs. Jimmy Jones — Career Comparison

Jimmy Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Cosgrove as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Cosgrove led in home run suppression (HR9+ 216 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 76). Jimmy Jones held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 79). Role difference aside, Mike Cosgrove holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.