Jakob Junis vs. Eddie Quick — Career Comparison

Jakob Junis built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Quick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jakob Junis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.36 and WHIP 1.298 compared to 9 and 3.000 for Eddie Quick. By the career numbers, Jakob Junis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.