Dave Schuler vs. Jameson Taillon — Career Comparison

Jameson Taillon built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Schuler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jameson Taillon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.201 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Dave Schuler. By the career numbers, Jameson Taillon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.