Jason Beverlin vs. Gene Lillard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jason Beverlin and Gene Lillard are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gene Lillard posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.09 vs 8.69) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 1.37). Jason Beverlin had the advantage in WHIP (1.831 vs 1.944). By the career numbers, Gene Lillard 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.