Ned Porter vs. Jackson Todd — Career Comparison

Jackson Todd built a career as a starting pitcher and Ned Porter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ned Porter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.25 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.4 and 1.388 for Jackson Todd. By the career numbers, Ned Porter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.