Tom Baker vs. A. J. Cole — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Tom Baker posted a stronger line than A. J. Cole. Tom Baker posted stronger numbers in ERA (3 vs 4.51) and home runs allowed (1 per nine innings vs 1.71). By the career numbers, Tom 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.