Grady Adkins vs. A. D. Young — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Grady Adkins and A. D. Young are fairly close on the surface numbers. A. D. Young posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.414 vs 1.540) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.6). Grady Adkins had the advantage in ERA (4.34 vs 5.21). By the career numbers, A. D. Young 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.