Alek Jacob vs. Joe Sherman — Career Comparison

Joe Sherman built a career as a starting pitcher and Alek Jacob as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Sherman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.4 and WHIP 1.067 compared to 4.06 and 1.216 for Alek Jacob. By the career numbers, Joe Sherman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.