Steve Dunning vs. Grant Jackson — Career Comparison

Steve Dunning 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 led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 80), and home run suppression (HR9+ 71 vs 63). Steve Dunning held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 79). Role difference aside, Grant Jackson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.