Drew Hall vs. Al Jackson — Career Comparison

Al Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Hall as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Jackson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 95). Drew Hall held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Al Jackson.