Victor Alvarez vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Victor Alvarez posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Victor Alvarez posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.31 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.625 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Victor 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.