Steve Bailey vs. Jairo Asencio — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Bailey posted a stronger line than Jairo Asencio. Steve Bailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.88 vs 5.34) and home runs allowed (0.78 per nine innings vs 1.13). By the career numbers, Steve Bailey 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.