Larry Jacobus vs. Alfonso Pulido — Career Comparison

Alfonso Pulido 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. Alfonso Pulido posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.615 compared to 5.71 and 1.500 for Larry Jacobus. By the career numbers, Alfonso Pulido had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.