John Jackson vs. Brock Stewart — Career Comparison

John Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Brock Stewart as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brock Stewart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.48 and WHIP 1.489 compared to 6 and 2.019 for John Jackson. By the career numbers, Brock Stewart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.