Edwin Jackson vs. Paul Quantrill — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Quantrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Quantrill led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 93). Edwin Jackson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Quantrill.