Pete Appleton vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pete Appleton posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Pete Appleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.3 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.466 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Pete Appleton 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.