Jayson Durocher vs. Johnny Taylor — Career Comparison

Johnny Taylor built a career as a starting pitcher and Jayson Durocher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jayson Durocher posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.09 and WHIP 1.102 compared to 4.07 and 1.428 for Johnny Taylor. By the career numbers, Jayson Durocher had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.