Larry Jackson vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Larry Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Jackson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 55), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 89). Steve Randolph held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Jackson.