Scott Baker vs. John Stafford — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Baker posted a stronger line than John Stafford. Scott Baker posted stronger numbers in ERA (9.82 vs 14.14) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.29). By the career numbers, Scott Baker 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.