Edwin Jackson vs. Seth Romero — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Seth Romero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edwin Jackson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.78 and WHIP 1.486 compared to 13.5 and 3.000 for Seth Romero. By the career numbers, Edwin Jackson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.