Francis Beltran vs. Ryan Madson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Ryan Madson posted a stronger line than Francis Beltran. Ryan Madson posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.48 vs 5.69) and WHIP (1.292 vs 1.695). By the career numbers, Ryan Madson 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.