Braxton Ashcraft vs. Mel Parnell — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Braxton Ashcraft posted a stronger line than Mel Parnell. Braxton Ashcraft posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.71 vs 3.5) and WHIP (1.263 vs 1.413). By the career numbers, Braxton Ashcraft 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.