Jeremy Hefner vs. Jack Lundbom — Career Comparison

Jeremy Hefner built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Lundbom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeremy Hefner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.346 compared to 6.62 and 1.882 for Jack Lundbom. By the career numbers, Jeremy Hefner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.