Cris Carpenter vs. Ken Ray — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Cris Carpenter posted a stronger line than Ken Ray. Cris Carpenter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.91 vs 5.13) and WHIP (1.371 vs 1.734). By the career numbers, Cris Carpenter 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.