Lorenzo Barcelo vs. Jose Ortega — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Lorenzo Barcelo posted a stronger line than Jose Ortega. Lorenzo Barcelo posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 5.74) and WHIP (1.333 vs 1.596). By the career numbers, Lorenzo Barcelo 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.