Edwin Jackson vs. Dom Zanni — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dom Zanni as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dom Zanni posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.361 compared to 4.78 and 1.486 for Edwin Jackson. By the career numbers, Dom Zanni had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.