Larry Jacobus vs. Chad Kuhl — Career Comparison

Chad Kuhl 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. Chad Kuhl posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.98 and WHIP 1.504 compared to 5.71 and 1.500 for Larry Jacobus. By the career numbers, Chad Kuhl had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.