Al Alburquerque vs. Brad Lesley — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Al Alburquerque and Brad Lesley are fairly close on the surface numbers. Al Alburquerque posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.16 vs 3.86) and home runs allowed (0.62 per nine innings vs 0.87). Brad Lesley had the advantage in WHIP (1.313 vs 1.367). By the career numbers, Al Alburquerque 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.