Jimmy Jones vs. Jon Rauch — Career Comparison

Jimmy Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Jon Rauch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jon Rauch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 149 vs 111), strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 76), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 89). Jimmy Jones held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 81). Role difference aside, Jon Rauch holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.