Ken Forsch vs. Jeff Jones — Career Comparison

Ken Forsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Forsch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 106). Jeff Jones held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ken Forsch.