Paul Byrd vs. Lawrence Simpson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Byrd and Lawrence Simpson are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lawrence Simpson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.3 vs 4.41) and home runs allowed (0.77 per nine innings vs 1.31). Paul Byrd had the advantage in WHIP (1.344 vs 1.398). By the career numbers, Lawrence Simpson 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.