Carter Capps vs. David Purcey — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carter Capps posted a stronger line than David Purcey. Carter Capps posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.21 vs 4.98) and WHIP (1.348 vs 1.578). By the career numbers, Carter Capps 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.