Doug Jones vs. Charlie Root — Career Comparison

Charlie Root built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.3 and WHIP 1.290 compared to 3.59 and 1.295 for Charlie Root. By the career numbers, Doug Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.