Heath Bell vs. Henry Owens — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Heath Bell and Henry Owens are fairly close on the surface numbers. Heath Bell posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.303 vs 1.407) and home runs allowed (0.69 per nine innings vs 1). Henry Owens had the advantage in ERA (3 vs 3.49). By the career numbers, Heath Bell 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.