Darrell Jackson vs. Boone Logan — Career Comparison

Darrell Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Boone Logan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Darrell Jackson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.506 compared to 4.5 and 1.550 for Boone Logan. By the career numbers, Darrell Jackson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.