Mark Mercer vs. Jocko Thompson — Career Comparison

Jocko Thompson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Mercer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jocko Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.396 compared to 4.7 and 1.826 for Mark Mercer. By the career numbers, Jocko Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.