Russ Dedeaux vs. Grant Jackson — Career Comparison

Russ Dedeaux built a career as a starting pitcher and Grant Jackson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Grant Jackson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.365 compared to 13.5 and 3.400 for Russ Dedeaux. By the career numbers, Grant Jackson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.