Paul Byrd vs. Johnny Humphries — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Johnny Humphries posted a stronger line than Paul Byrd. Johnny Humphries posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.78 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.45 per nine innings vs 1.31). By the career numbers, Johnny Humphries 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.