Edwin Jackson vs. Zach McAllister — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zach McAllister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 93). Edwin Jackson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 90). Role difference aside, Zach McAllister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.