Steve Ames vs. Mike Balas — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Ames and Mike Balas are fairly close on the surface numbers. Steve Ames had the edge in ERA (4.5 vs 6.75). By the career numbers, Steve Ames 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.