Jordan De Jong vs. Ben Jenkins — Career Comparison

Ben Jenkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan De Jong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan De Jong posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8 and WHIP 1.778 compared to 10.93 and 1.786 for Ben Jenkins. By the career numbers, Jordan De Jong had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.