Abraham Bailey vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Abraham Bailey and Bob Wells are fairly close on the surface numbers. Abraham Bailey posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.59 vs 5.03) and home runs allowed (0.26 per nine innings vs 1.43). Bob Wells had the advantage in WHIP (1.427 vs 1.536). By the career numbers, Abraham 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.