Joaquin Benoit vs. Layne Somsen — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joaquin Benoit posted a stronger line than Layne Somsen. Joaquin Benoit posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.83 vs 19.29) and WHIP (1.255 vs 3.857). By the career numbers, Joaquin Benoit 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.