Sam Bachman vs. Julian Fernandez — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Sam Bachman and Julian Fernandez are fairly close on the surface numbers. Sam Bachman posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.82 vs 8.49) and home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 3.09). Julian Fernandez had the advantage in WHIP (1.543 vs 1.634). By the career numbers, Sam Bachman 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.