Bill Abernathie vs. Kevin Whelan — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bill Abernathie and Kevin Whelan are fairly close on the surface numbers. Bill Abernathie posted stronger numbers in WHIP (2.500 vs 3.333) and home runs allowed (4.5 per nine innings vs 6). Kevin Whelan had the advantage in ERA (9 vs 13.5). By the career numbers, Bill Abernathie 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.