Edwin Jackson vs. Enrique Romo — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Enrique Romo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Enrique Romo led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 83). Edwin Jackson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 65). Role difference aside, Enrique Romo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.