Edwin Jackson vs. Bill Reidy — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Reidy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Reidy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.17 and WHIP 1.406 compared to 4.78 and 1.486 for Edwin Jackson. By the career numbers, Bill Reidy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.