Jeff Jones vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha 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 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 99). Michael Wacha held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Jones.