Jake Dunning vs. Eric Jokisch — Career Comparison

Eric Jokisch built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake Dunning as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Jokisch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.88 and WHIP 1.535 compared to 2.77 and 1.269 for Jake Dunning. By the career numbers, Eric Jokisch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.