Luis Avilan vs. Don Florence — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Luis Avilan and Don Florence are fairly close on the surface numbers. Don Florence posted stronger numbers in ERA (1.5 vs 3.43) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.58). Luis Avilan had the advantage in WHIP (1.331 vs 1.917). By the career numbers, Don Florence 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.