Larry Jacobus vs. George Proctor — Career Comparison

George Proctor 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. Larry Jacobus posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.71 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 10.13 and 2.250 for George Proctor. By the career numbers, Larry Jacobus had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.