Derek Botelho vs. Bert Cole — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bert Cole posted a stronger line than Derek Botelho. Bert Cole posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.67 vs 4.9) and home runs allowed (0.39 per nine innings vs 1.59). By the career numbers, Bert Cole 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.