Edwin Jackson vs. Sandy Rosario — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Sandy Rosario 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 4.93 and 1.784 for Sandy Rosario. By the career numbers, Edwin Jackson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.