Sam Bachman vs. J. J. Putz — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Sam Bachman and J. J. Putz are fairly close on the surface numbers. J. J. Putz posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.08 vs 4.82) and WHIP (1.184 vs 1.634). Sam Bachman had the advantage in home runs allowed (0.24 per nine innings vs 0.79). By the career numbers, J. J. Putz 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.