John Caneira vs. Leo Townsend — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Leo Townsend posted a stronger line than John Caneira. Leo Townsend posted stronger numbers in ERA (2.81 vs 4.71) and WHIP (0.974 vs 1.541). By the career numbers, Leo Townsend 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.