Edwin Jackson vs. Jerry Reed — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Reed as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerry Reed led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 83). Edwin Jackson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 78). Role difference aside, Jerry Reed holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.