Michael Driscoll vs. Charles Jackson — Career Comparison

Charles Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Driscoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Driscoll posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.600 compared to 5.71 and 1.442 for Charles Jackson. By the career numbers, Michael Driscoll had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.