Alek Jacob vs. Scott Terry — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alek Jacob and Scott Terry are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Terry posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.73 vs 4.06) and home runs allowed (0.63 per nine innings vs 1.24). Alek Jacob had the advantage in WHIP (1.216 vs 1.408). By the career numbers, Scott Terry 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.