Brian Allard vs. Robbie Erlin — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Brian Allard and Robbie Erlin are fairly close on the surface numbers. Brian Allard posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.23 vs 4.87) and home runs allowed (0.85 per nine innings vs 1.13). Robbie Erlin had the advantage in WHIP (1.297 vs 1.369). By the career numbers, Brian Allard 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.