Grant Jackson vs. Jeff Suppan — Career Comparison

Jeff Suppan 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. Grant Jackson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 84 vs 83). Jeff Suppan held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 78 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Grant Jackson.