Jose Cano vs. Joel Newkirk — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jose Cano posted a stronger line than Joel Newkirk. Jose Cano posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.09 vs 7.27) and WHIP (1.435 vs 2.192). By the career numbers, Jose Cano 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.