Steve Avery vs. J. F. Marlota — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, J. F. Marlota posted a stronger line than Steve Avery. J. F. Marlota posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.45 vs 4.19) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, J. F. Marlota 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.