Donald Jarmon vs. Harry Jordan — Career Comparison

Donald Jarmon built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Jordan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Jordan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.615 compared to 11.37 and 1.974 for Donald Jarmon. By the career numbers, Harry Jordan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.