Sig Jakucki vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

Sig Jakucki built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sig Jakucki posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 4.46 and 1.419 for Brad Thompson. By the career numbers, Sig Jakucki had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.