Alek Jacob vs. Herm Starrette — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alek Jacob and Herm Starrette are fairly close on the surface numbers. Herm Starrette posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.54 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.2 per nine innings vs 1.24). Alek Jacob had the advantage in WHIP (1.216 vs 1.283). By the career numbers, Herm Starrette 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.