Larry Jacobus vs. Drew Thorpe — Career Comparison

Drew Thorpe 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. Drew Thorpe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.48 and WHIP 1.263 compared to 5.71 and 1.500 for Larry Jacobus. By the career numbers, Drew Thorpe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.