Donald Jarmon vs. Jared Solomon — Career Comparison

Donald Jarmon built a career as a starting pitcher and Jared Solomon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jared Solomon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.8 and WHIP 1.560 compared to 11.37 and 1.974 for Donald Jarmon. By the career numbers, Jared Solomon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.