Jake Aydelott vs. John Sowders — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jake Aydelott and John Sowders are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jake Aydelott posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.540 vs 1.698) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 0.22). John Sowders had the advantage in ERA (4.29 vs 4.79). By the career numbers, Jake Aydelott 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.