Edwin Jackson vs. Dave Rajsich — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Rajsich led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 83). Edwin Jackson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 65). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Rajsich.