Cory Abbott vs. Kevin King — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Cory Abbott and Kevin King are fairly close on the surface numbers. Cory Abbott posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.02 vs 7.34) and WHIP (1.596 vs 2.054). Kevin King had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.88 per nine innings vs 2.41). By the career numbers, Cory Abbott had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.