Jay Jackson vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Dale Thayer posted a stronger line than Jay Jackson. Dale Thayer posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.47 vs 4.43) and home runs allowed (1.07 per nine innings vs 1.58). By the career numbers, Dale Thayer 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.