Porfi Altamirano vs. Lee Viau — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lee Viau posted a stronger line than Porfi Altamirano. Lee Viau posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.33 vs 4.03) and home runs allowed (0.23 per nine innings vs 1.28). By the career numbers, Lee Viau 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.