Alek Jacob vs. A. J. Minter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, A. J. Minter posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. A. J. Minter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.23 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.68 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, A. J. Minter 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.