Chris Jakubauskas vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Jakubauskas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Viola led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 84). Chris Jakubauskas held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 113). Role difference aside, Frank Viola holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.