Austin Adams vs. Frank Figgemeier — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Austin Adams and Frank Figgemeier are fairly close on the surface numbers. Austin Adams posted stronger numbers in ERA (6.45 vs 11.25) and WHIP (1.686 vs 2.000). Frank Figgemeier had the advantage in home runs allowed (1.13 per nine innings vs 1.43). By the career numbers, Austin Adams 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.