Jeff Locke vs. Aaron Rakers — Career Comparison

Jeff Locke built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Rakers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Rakers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.105 compared to 4.59 and 1.453 for Jeff Locke. By the career numbers, Aaron Rakers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.