Alek Jacob vs. Bruce Taylor — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bruce Taylor posted a stronger line than Alek Jacob. Bruce Taylor posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.86 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.24). By the career numbers, Bruce Taylor 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.