Edwin Jackson vs. Roberto Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roberto Rodriguez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 93). Edwin Jackson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roberto Rodriguez.