Chris Carpenter vs. Carl Edwards — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Carl Edwards posted a stronger line than Chris Carpenter. Carl Edwards posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.56 vs 5.17) and WHIP (1.231 vs 2.489). By the career numbers, Carl Edwards 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.