George Jefferson vs. Blake Taylor — Career Comparison

George Jefferson built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Jefferson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 1.287 compared to 3.06 and 1.424 for Blake Taylor. By the career numbers, George Jefferson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.