Alek Jacob vs. Pat McManus — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pat McManus posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. Pat McManus posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.43 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Pat McManus 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.