Juan Acevedo vs. John Malarkey — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, John Malarkey posted a stronger line than Juan Acevedo. John Malarkey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.64 vs 4.33) and home runs allowed (0.16 per nine innings vs 1.14). By the career numbers, John Malarkey 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.