Andrew Alvarez vs. George Gerberman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Andrew Alvarez and George Gerberman are fairly close on the surface numbers. Andrew Alvarez posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.114 vs 1.500) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 1.69). George Gerberman had the advantage in ERA (1.69 vs 2.31). By the career numbers, Andrew Alvarez 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.