Jimmy Jones vs. Jamie Walker — Career Comparison

Jimmy Jones built a career as a starting pitcher and Jamie Walker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jamie Walker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 164 vs 111), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 76). Jimmy Jones held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 64). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jamie Walker.