Jim Abbott vs. George Gerberman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jim Abbott and George Gerberman are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Gerberman posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.69 vs 20.25) and WHIP (1.500 vs 3.750). Jim Abbott had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.69). By the career numbers, George Gerberman 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.