Zach Jackson vs. Leyson Septimo — Career Comparison

Zach Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Leyson Septimo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Leyson Septimo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.047 compared to 5.81 and 1.566 for Zach Jackson. By the career numbers, Leyson Septimo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.