Don Carman vs. Adam Plutko — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Don Carman posted a stronger line than Adam Plutko. Don Carman posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.11 vs 5.39) and home runs allowed (1.12 per nine innings vs 2.17). By the career numbers, Don Carman 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.