Manny Acosta vs. Sauryn Lao — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Manny Acosta posted a stronger line than Sauryn Lao. Manny Acosta posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.99 vs 4.91) and home runs allowed (1.09 per nine innings vs 1.64). By the career numbers, Manny Acosta 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.