Alek Jacob vs. Bill Malarkey — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bill Malarkey posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. Bill Malarkey posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.57 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.26 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Bill Malarkey 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.