Eddie Jacobs vs. Deacon Meyers — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Eddie Jacobs posted a stronger line than Deacon Meyers. Eddie Jacobs posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.32 vs 4.75) and WHIP (1.211 vs 1.422). By the career numbers, Eddie Jacobs 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.