Ed Pierce vs. Jason Rakers — Career Comparison

Ed Pierce built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Rakers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Pierce posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 2.438 compared to 8.76 and 1.865 for Jason Rakers. By the career numbers, Ed Pierce had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.