Larry Jacobus vs. Joe Trimble — Career Comparison

Joe Trimble 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 7.48 and 1.846 for Joe Trimble. By the career numbers, Larry Jacobus had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.