Jose Acosta vs. Skel Roach — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Skel Roach posted a stronger line than Jose Acosta. Skel Roach posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.51) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.38). By the career numbers, Skel Roach 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.