Grant Jackson vs. Ray Keating — Career Comparison

Ray Keating built a career as a starting pitcher and Grant Jackson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Keating posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.29 and WHIP 1.329 compared to 3.46 and 1.365 for Grant Jackson. By the career numbers, Ray Keating had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.