Buck Farmer vs. Jesse Jefferson — Career Comparison

Jesse Jefferson built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Jefferson led in run prevention (ERA+ 83 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 82 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jesse Jefferson.