Larry Jacobus vs. Dave Johnson — Career Comparison

Dave Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Jacobus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 1.489 compared to 5.71 and 1.500 for Larry Jacobus. By the career numbers, Dave Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.