Grant Jackson vs. Al Schmelz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Grant Jackson and Al Schmelz are fairly close on the surface numbers. Grant Jackson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.365 vs 1.667) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 3). Al Schmelz had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 3.46). By the career numbers, Grant Jackson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.