Ernest Jones IV
Zack Baun
VS
3–2
categories
IV leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
490
362
6.0
9.0
8
4
1
6
21
13
The verdict
IV holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Baun answers in sacks (career), forced fumbles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50IV · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head
Ernest Jones IV
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor100%
Zack Baun
$12
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictErnest Jones IV is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $12). Zack Baun carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +15% over five years).