Jeff Jones vs. Bill Laskey — Career Comparison

Bill Laskey built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Jones led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 74), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 91). Bill Laskey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Jones.