Alek Jacob vs. Harry Trekell — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Alek Jacob and Harry Trekell are fairly close on the surface numbers. Harry Trekell posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.100 vs 1.216) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.24). Alek Jacob had the advantage in ERA (4.06 vs 4.5). By the career numbers, Harry Trekell 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.