Chris Carpenter vs. Joel Johnston — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Joel Johnston posted a stronger line than Chris Carpenter. Joel Johnston posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.31 vs 5.17) and WHIP (1.296 vs 2.489). By the career numbers, Joel Johnston 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.