Blaine Beatty vs. Michael Rucker — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Blaine Beatty posted a stronger line than Michael Rucker. Blaine Beatty posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.3 vs 4.96) and home runs allowed (0.57 per nine innings vs 1.39). By the career numbers, Blaine Beatty 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.