Walter Ancker vs. Chris Batton — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Walter Ancker posted a stronger line than Chris Batton. Walter Ancker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.57 vs 9) and home runs allowed (0.51 per nine innings vs 2.25). By the career numbers, Walter Ancker 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.