Jim Abbott vs. Jose Acevedo — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jim Abbott posted a stronger line than Jose Acevedo. Jim Abbott posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.25 vs 5.74) and home runs allowed (0.83 per nine innings vs 1.73). By the career numbers, Jim 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.