Jason Bere vs. Cornelius Cook — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jason Bere and Cornelius Cook are fairly close on the surface numbers. Cornelius Cook posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.449 vs 1.572) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.17). Jason Bere had the advantage in ERA (5.14 vs 6.41). By the career numbers, Cornelius Cook 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.