Alek Jacob vs. Brad Salmon — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alek Jacob and Brad Salmon are fairly close on the surface numbers. Alek Jacob had the edge in WHIP (1.216 vs 1.375). By the career numbers, Alek Jacob 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.